ABSTRACT
The range of species that fall within the realm of wildlife crimes is extensive, ranging from ferns and orchids to bald eagles and great whales. Solving these crimes is rarely dependent on the testimony of witnesses or victims. An ever-increasing number of research groups are applying scientific tests to animal and plant studies alike. However, unt
Nature of Wildlife Crimes, Their Investigations and Scientific Processes. Illegal Trade and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES). Microscopic Examinations in Wildlife Investigations. Species Identification Using DNA Loci . DNA Profiling Markers in Wildlife Forensic Science. Determining the Geographic Origin of Animal Samples.
