Zoologists have suggested reducing the mortality rate among orphaned koalas with a quick stress test. Reported by the University of Queensland.
Instead of taking a blood test, the new technique measures stress levels using stool samples.
“Traditional test kits are produced in limited numbers and require a lot of labor, so doing these types of tests on a regular basis can be quite challenging. We tested our own test, an easy-to-use kit that avoids invasive blood testing,” the authors explain.
The test allows you to identify specific biomarkers in stool.
Many koalas are orphaned at a young age due to habitat destruction, car collisions, dog attacks, wildfires and many other factors. Such animals are taken to special shelters for rehabilitation, but their mortality rate is high. Stress is recognized as one of the key factors in mortality, so the new tool will allow experts to monitor stress levels on a regular basis. Also, not having to have a blood test reduces stress levels.
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