Andrew Pass

Andrew Pass, a Professor of Genetics and Developmental Conservation Biology at the University of Melbourne, dives into Australia’s alarming extinction crisis. He discusses the dire state of native species, revealing that nearly 10% have vanished since European colonization. The conversation highlights the fusion of Indigenous knowledge with modern science for effective conservation and innovative steps like vaccinating koalas against chlamydia. Pass also explores the success of breeding programs, including for the Eastern Barred Bandicoot, showcasing a hopeful path forward.