What do you call a baby kangaroo?

A baby kangaroo is called a joey. This term is specific to several marsupials and indicates the young of these animals during their early developmental stages. Kangaroos give birth to relatively undeveloped young, which then continue to grow in their mother’s pouch. The use of the term "joey" is widely recognized and is an important part of understanding the reproductive and developmental processes of marsupials.

The other terms mentioned refer to the young of different animals: "cub" is typically used for bear and some other carnivorous young; "pup" usually describes the young of dogs, seals, and some other species; and "calf" generally refers to the young of large mammals like cows or whales. Understanding these distinctions helps clarify the specific terminology used in zoology.