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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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What do you call the solid disc of blood rich tissue that is used to feed and oxygenate the embryo inside of animals such as humans, whales, dogs and cats?

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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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