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A joey is a young marsupial, typically referring to the infant stage of animals such as kangaroos, koalas, and wombats. Joeys are born underdeveloped and continue their growth inside their mother's pouch.
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**Joey**
**Definition:**
A joey is a young marsupial, typically referring to the infant stage of animals such as kangaroos, koalas, and wombats. Joeys are born underdeveloped and continue their growth inside their mother’s pouch.
**Article:**
A joey is the term used for the young of marsupial species, which include kangaroos, wallabies, koalas, wombats, and possums. At birth, joeys are extremely small and undeveloped, often resembling embryos. They crawl into their mother’s pouch where they attach to a teat and continue to develop for several months. The pouch provides protection and nourishment until the joey is mature enough to survive outside. The duration of pouch life varies among species but is crucial for the joey’s survival and growth.
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A joey is a young marsupial that develops inside its mother’s pouch after birth. This stage is essential for the growth and protection of species like kangaroos and koalas.