Mother kangaroos at higher health risk than than their non-reproducing sisters
Tuesday, July 5, 2011 - 21:30
in Health & Medicine
Mother kangaroos face higher health risks to carry and raise their young than their non-reproducing sisters, a new study shows. The study demonstrated for the first time that mother Eastern Grey Kangaroos almost double their food intake and significantly reduce their time spent resting in order to meet the nutritional needs of their baby.