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The three different ways mammals give birth

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All mammals share certain characteristics, like warm blood and backbones. But despite their similarities, these creatures also have many biological differences — and one of the most remarkable differences is how they give birth. Kate Slabosky details the placental, marsupial, and monotreme methods of giving birth.

Read more about this lesson at TED Ed.

mammal birth types
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Bonus reptile footage: An anaconda gives birth underwater.

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