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Which mammal has the highest number of offspring in a single birth?
Quick Answer
The Virginia opossum can have very large litters, often around 9 to 13 joeys, and sometimes more.
The Full Story
Among mammals, the Virginia opossum can produce one of the largest litters relative to many other marsupials and placental mammals. A female may have around 9 to 13 babies in a litter, and occasionally even more are born. Since the young are tiny and underdeveloped, only some may survive to adulthood. Large litters help offset the high risks faced by young marsupials.
Key Facts
1.Virginia opossums often have 9 to 13 young
2.The young are called joeys
3.High infant mortality is balanced by large litters
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