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A baby kangaroos, or Joey, is born after a pregnancy that lasts just 36 days. Weighing less than a gram, the baby Joey will stay in its mother’s pouch for between eight and ten months when it then begins to explore its immediate surroundings by leaving the pouch for short periods. The Kangaroo will leave the pouch for good after about ten months, weighing about 5kg. www.fotawildlife.ie | Fota Wildlife Park

A baby kangaroo is called a joey. When it is born, it is extremely tiny, about the size of a jellybean, and not fully developed. Right after birth, the joey crawls into its mother’s pouch where it continues to grow safely. The pouch is like a warm, protective nursery with nipples that provide milk. A joey stays in the pouch for about 6 to 8 months, often poking its head out as it gets bigger and more curious about the outside world. Even after it starts hopping around, the young kangaroo will re