Weirdest Ways Animals Give Birth

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The animal kingdom is full of fascinating creatures with some giving birth to their offspring in the weirdest ways.

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For example, marsupials like kangaroos give birth to very undeveloped young.

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These tiny offspring are born in an embryonic state and are already equipped with front limbs.

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They continue to grow and develop in the pouch, feeding on milk until they are old enough to leave.

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In spotted hyena societies, high-ranking females are exposed to high levels of androgen, a male sex hormone.

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This leads to the growth of more aggressive, often larger offspring that are better equipped to compete for social status.

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A giraffe's birth is notable for the significant fall the baby takes to the ground, about 6.5 feet (2 meters).

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This impressive drop ruptures the amniotic sac and helps the baby start breathing, as the shock of the landing stimulates the first breaths.

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