Saving Endangered Australian Species Through Reproductive Hormone Analysis (ARC Linkage Project administed by Monash University) (2025-2029)
Abstract
Aims: This project aims to dramatically enhance the success of breeding programs for marsupials (koala, wombat) and monotremes (platypus, echidna). Significance: Many Australian species have or will go extinct. Current captive and wild breeding programs are having mixed successes. This project will improve the success rates. It will safeguard the survival of Australian species. Expected Outcomes: The provision of cost-effective, non-invasive methods for measuring reproductive steroid hormones in faeces from marsupials and monotremes. These will be used to monitor reproductive status. Benefits: The project will enable wildlife industries to overcome major roadblocks in their animal breeding programs needed to support conservation.
