University of Queensland researchers are studying the unique digestion of marsupials in an effort to understand their low-methane-production.
Methane-producing archaea found in some native Australian herbivores like kangaroos, wombats, and koalas appear to be quite different to those found in other animals.
By understanding native animal digestion better, UQ researchers hope to reduce methane emissions in livestock, decrease greenhouse gas emissions from the agricultural sector, and positively impact climate change.