I collect roo poo – and our research could save many marsupial lives | Angela Russell

Monitoring what comes out of an animal is a vital part of keeping an eye on its health

I thought convincing my husband of the merits of my returning to study just as he had retired would be a tricky sell. So his enthusiasm for the idea caught me by surprise.

He helpfully suggested several interesting topics: sea turtles, dugongs and coral reefs. If it involved a boat in a warm climate, he was behind me 100%.