Dr Jane Fenelon

Research Fellow, School of Biosciences, Faculty of Science, University of Melbourne

Sciences & Technology

Solving the mystery of the four-headed echidna penis

Scientists have for the first time detailed the anatomy and workings of the short-beaked echidna penis, demonstrating its innovative evolution

Sciences & Technology

Delving into the DNA of our iconic platypus and echidna

The genomes of the platypus and echidna have now been published, providing a valuable resource for research, as well as for their conservation and health

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