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How long do kangaroos care for their young?

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There are over 60 species of kangaroos, so the figure varies. For the animals most commonly recognised as kangaroos (e.g. Red kangaroos and Grey kangaroos), the average time they stay in the pouch is about 7-8 months. At this age, the kangaroos is still too young to leave its mother, so it's another few months before it is fully independent.


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