Zoo kangaroo presumed male gives birth in Barnaul

An unusual event has happened in the zoo of Barnaul, the kangaroo Chuck gave birth. Event was very surprising for staff due to Chuck was listed as male on the passport, told Itar-Tass Barnaul zoo director Forest Fairy Tale Sergey Pisarev.
"Chuck was born March 19, 2012 and he is a male according to the documents. We bought it last summer. He was initially very active, cheerful, ate the Altai food: apples and dandelions. Zoo staff called me this Saturday and told that in his pouch seemed kangaroo. Everyone had a real shock ," said Pisarev.
According to the director of Barnaul zoo kangaroo pregnancy is one of the most mysterious in the animal world . “The embryo develops into a pouch, and it is almost impossible to understand the whole process. Baby is 15 centimeter now. He and his mother, which is now probably need to rename or Chucky Chuck, feel good " added Pisarev. According to him, the kangaroo pregnancy lasted about 18 months.
A young mother and baby live in a heated room. When the average night temperature on the street will be above 10 degrees, they will be released into the cage.
"We're going to buy another kangaroo. At this time we want to buy just male to create a complete family," said the director of the zoo.