Albano Mucci

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Albano Mucci and koala joey

Albano Mucci (born 30 December 1968), known as Al Mucci and Wildlife Al. Albano is a champion for environmental management and animal conservation[1][2][3] and social justice for Australia's Indigenous Peoples.[4][5]

Early life[edit]

Mucci was born in Auburn, New South Wales, Australia to Australian immigrants (mother Maria Mucci (née Radovnicovich), father Albano Mucci).

Contributions to science[edit]

Scientific Papers[edit]

The following are scientific papers that Albano Mucci has contributed to and that have been published:

  • Plasma prolactin concentrations during lactation, pouch young development and the return to behavioural oestrus in captive koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus)[6]
  • The use of a progestin, levonorgestrel, to control the oestrous cycle in the koala[7]
  • Use of the gonadotrophin-releasing hormone antagonist azaline B to control the oestrous cycle in the koala (Phascolarctos cinereus)[8]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Two White Tiger Cubs Arrive At Dreamworld". sportspass.com.au. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
  2. ^ "Save The Bilby Fund". www.savethebilbyfund.com. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
  3. ^ "Koalas bear up well at Dreamworld". Gympie Times. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
  4. ^ "Annual Indigenous Business Breakfast". www.seqicc.com.au. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
  5. ^ "Premier's Award For Reconciliation | things to do | Dreamworld". www.dreamworld.com.au. Retrieved 30 March 2016.
  6. ^ "Plasma prolactin concentrations during lactation, pouch young development and the return to behavioural oestrus in captive koalas (Phascolarctos cinereus)". Vertebrate reproductive science and technology. 27 April 2015. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
  7. ^ "The use of a synthetic progesterone, levonorgestrel (LNG), to control the oestrous cycle in the koala". Vertebrate reproductive science and technology. 9 February 2015. Retrieved 21 August 2016.
  8. ^ "Use of the gonadotrophin-releasing hormone antagonist azaline B to control the oestrous cycle in the koala (Phascolarctos cinereus)". Vertebrate reproductive science and technology. 25 March 2015. Retrieved 21 August 2016.