Respiratory characteristics of the tammar wallaby pouch young and functional limitations in a newborn with skin gas exchange

Macropod Pediatrics

Macropods belong to the marsupial family Macropodidae, which includes animals such as kangaroos and wallabies. Macropod offspring are highly altricial at birth and require specialized care and environmental conditions for healthy development. The care and management of pediatric macropods poses a challenge due to the unique physiology and reproductive strategy of macropods. In order to successfully work with pediatric macropods, clinical veterinarians should have knowledge of species-specific husbandry, normal postnatal development, and common medical conditions/treatments. With limited information available on macropod pediatric medicine, further research is warranted to improve the care and management of these animals in human care.

Editorial: Untangling the oxygen transport cascade: a tribute to Peter Frappell (Frapps)

This collection of research articles was put together in honour of respiratory physiologist Professor Peter Frappell's (Frapps's) academic achievements. It encompasses various topics relating to the oxygen transport cascade, which was central to Frapps' career as a comparative physiologist. This issue highlights the diversity and outreach of his influence on the field and his pioneering spirit; promoting novel perspectives, methodologies and research techniques. This issue also demonstrates how Frapps' knowledge and scientific findings answered some of the fundamental questions within the field of respiratory physiology while creating and fostering a rather unique work atmosphere in the laboratories he led. We thank Frapps for the contributions he has made and the friendships he has nurtured over his career. Cheers, Frapps - we love you mate!