Asynchronous concurrent lactation in the swamp wallaby (IMAGE)

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences

Asynchronous concurrent lactation in the swamp wallaby

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Asynchronous concurrent lactation in the swamp wallaby. Swamp wallabies may also suckle two young at different stages of development. A newborn, immature young and a semi-independent young at foot. Note the large gland and nipple adjacent to the neonate which is still actively producing a different volume and composition of milk for the young at foot.

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Image courtesy of Brandon R. Menzies.

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