Another special feature about the kangaroo pouch is that it's lined with sweat ... just like pulling a drawstring bag closed. And it will need the extra space, because over the course of eight ...

At first glance, a kangaroo's pouch looks like nothing but a built-in ... just like pulling a drawstring bag closed. And it will need the extra space, because over the course of eight months ...

The kangaroo joey in this video is a natural at hopping, quickly jumping on his own seconds after leaving his mom's pouch Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE ...

Why Do Kangaroos Have a Pouch? Red kangaroos ... in place until they can suckle on their own at around two months old. Kangaroo reproduction allows the mother to have up to three offspring ...