Living Non-living – Living Things Reproduce

Kangaroos are marsupials, a type of mammal! The mother gives birth to a tiny baby which must continue developing in its mother’s pouch after it is born.

Animals such as birds lay eggs instead of giving birth to live young. In order for their eggs to hatch, the mother and father emperor penguins take turns to keep the egg warm until the young is fully developed.

Plants such as the tomato plant bear fruit which contain seeds. These seeds grow into young plants in the right conditions!

Plants such as ferns do not bear fruits. Instead of reproducing by seeds, these plants reproduce by spores – microscopic dust-like substances capable of growing into new ferns.