1. a mammal that carries its young in a pouch, such as a kangaroo or koala

1. relating to or characteristic of marsupials

Examples

• The kangaroo is Australia’s most famous marsupial.
• Opossums are the only marsupials native to North America.
• The joey stayed in its mother’s pouch for several months.
• Scientists study marsupial reproduction patterns.
• The zoo’s marsupial exhibit features wallabies and wombats.
• Marsupial babies are born very small and undeveloped.
• The marsupial pouch provides protection for the young.