Preserving endangered species through test tube babies: Scientists at the University of Queensland believe the successfully developed embryo of an endangered European donkey opens up avenues for saving other endangered species, EuroNews reports. Researchers say a new in vitro fertilization (IVF) process known as intracytoplasmic sperm injection can create viable embryos, allowing production of embryos in a laboratory and opening a world of possibilities for repopulating species if needed. In a nutshell, they’re interbreeding closely related species through IVF. If Michael Crichton (or Jeff Goldblum) are anything to go by, this should end well.

Speaking of donkeys… did you know that 20 breeds are endangered? Donkey populations in Europe and wild donkeys worldwide are at risk of illegal slaughtering and decreased grazing land, a scientist on the project tells EuroNews.