Koala IVF could help save species from extinction

University of Newcastle scientists suggest frozen sperm could be used to impregnate females in breed-for-release programs

Freezing koala sperm could become a key part of a strategy to save koalas from extinction by 2050.

University of Newcastle scientists Lachlan Howell and Ryan Witt say koala “biobanking”, could be harnessed with IVF technology to help the endangered species reproduce.

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(SOURCE) https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/apr/13/koala-ivf-could-help-save-species-from-extinction

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