Dr. Diane A. Kelly

My Fulbright research is the first study of genital functional anatomy in egg-laying mammals. It addresses broad questions about the evolution of reproductive anatomy in mammals, and may help to improve conservation efforts for endangered egg-laying mammals.

Dr. Diane Kelly is a research associate at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, specialising in the functional morphology of copulatory structures in mammals and crocodilians.

Diane’s Fulbright project will focus on the unique anatomy of the short-beaked echidna, providing insights into their reproductive biology. This work will support captive breeding programs for echidnas, including endangered long-beaked species, and contribute to conservation efforts.