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The three different ways mammals give birth - Kate Slabosky

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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.

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Meet The Creators

Educator
Kate Slabosky
Director
Petya Zlateva
Producer
Vessela Dantcheva
Animator
Petya Zlateva
Designer
Petya Zlateva
Illustrator
Petya Zlateva
Sound Designer
Alexander Daniel, Alexander Evtimov, Mihail Yosifov
Composer
Alexander Daniel, Alexander Evtimov, Mihail Yosifov
Script Editor
Emma Bryce
Associate Producer
Jessica Ruby
Content Producer
Gerta Xhelo
Editorial Producer
Alex Rosenthal
Narrator
Julianna Zarzycki

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