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Description: |
xiv, 162 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm. |
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Bibliography Note: |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
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Contents Note: |
Contents: Nature of wildlife crimes, their investigations and scientific processes / Adrian Linacre -- Illegal trade and the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) / John M. Sellar -- Microscopic examinations in wildlife investigations / Vivek Sahajpal and S.P. Goyal -- Species identification using DNA loci / Adrian Linacre and Shanan S. Tobe -- DNA profiling markers in wildlife forensic science / Rob Ogden -- Determining the geographic origin of animal samples / Shanan S. Tobe. |
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Summary, Etc. Note: |
Summary: "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, until now, whatever progress is available in this area has remained scattered through the literature. Forensic Science in Wildlife Investigations focuses on the developing test methods that can be applied to wildlife crimes. In large part, the tests described are drawn from human-based research. Edited by Adrian Linacre, a noted forensic researcher and one of the principal pioneers active in wildlife forensics, this volume collects the work of others working across the world with both plant and animal investigations."--Publisher's description. |