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A kangaroo joey stays in its mother's pouch for about eight months (235 days), depending on the species. The young Joey continues to suckle until it is about 12 months old.
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∙ 11y agoThe joey is in the mother kangaroo's pouch for about eight months (235 days), depending on the species. The young Joey continues to suckle until it is about 12 months old.
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1 Inch
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