Do male kangaroos ( or and male marsupial) have mammary glands?

Subject: Do male kangaroos ( or and male marsupial) have mammary glands?

Date: Thu Feb 7 19:25:42 2002
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Area of science: General Biology
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I see that male kangaroos do not have a pouch. But do they have mammary glands?
Re: Does the male kangaroo have a pouch?
Date: Mon Aug 2 07:36:08 1999
Posted By: Dr Jim Mullaney, Secondary School Teacher, Chemistry / Biology, 
Mandurah Catholic College
Area of science: Zoology
ID: 929637254.Zo 
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Message:

Marjorie, 

That's a great question. The answer is no - only female kangaroos have a pouch. 

Thanks for using MadSci Network 

DrJim

Re: Do male kangaroos ( or and male marsupial) have mammary glands?

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