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How is the gestation period for kangaroos?

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Eastern grey kangaroos generally give birth to one infant at a time but twins have been reported. A single young weighing less than 0.35oz (1gr) is born after a pregnancy of 36 days. The joey leaves the pouch for short periods in about nine months of age, but continues to be suckled until it is about 18 months of age. read more

The musky rat kangaroo has a gestation period of 19 days, whilstthe red kangaroo has a gestation period of about 33 days. Mostother kangaroo species have a gestation period of 31-36 days. Mostof the development of the joey occurs in the pouch rather than inthe womb. read more

Gestation period of Macropods** varies and is considerably longer than other Marsupials. The Macropod joeys are more developed when they are born than other Marsupial joeys. Particularly they are more advanced neurological organisation. Most Macropods gestation is 25 to 35 days. read more

The kangaroo is a highly social species, and often engages in nose touching or sniffing to build cohesion within the group. Boxing between males in the group is used to establish dominance. The dominant male leads the mob and has exclusive access to the females for mating. A baby kangaroo is born only after about a month-long gestation period. read more

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