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.
Most of the mammals that exist on Earth today are placental mammals. Name three placental mammals from three different continents that were not mentioned in the video.
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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
