Nowadays, the coexistence between humans and domestic animals (especially dogs and
cats) has become a common scenario of daily life. Consequently, during a forensic …

Wildlife forensics is a science field with a remarkable potential to provide accurate
information regarding nature conservation and One Health. Wildlife crimes are now a …

With recent advances, nuclear genome data for phylogenomic analyses can now be
sequenced from minuscule quantities of DNA 1 and from specimens that are more than a …

Simple Summary The reasons behind illegal hunting can be widely different. There are also
tricky methods that hunters use in the attempt to legalize their illegally-acquired trophies …

African pangolins are hunted for their meat and for use in local traditional medicine, as well
as for their scales, which are trafficked internationally, especially to growing Asian markets …

The past decade has seen a considerable rise in international concern regarding the
conservation status of sharks and rays. The demand for highly prized shark commodities …

The illegal poaching of lions for their body parts poses a severe threat to lion populations
across Africa. Poaching accounts for 35% of all human-caused lion deaths, with 51 …

Shingleback lizards (Tiliqua rugosa) are among the most trafficked native fauna from
Australia in the illegal pet trade. There are four morphologically recognised subspecies of …

Wildlife forensics plays a pivotal role in the combating illegal trafficking, supporting
biodiversity conservation, and aiding in the identification of animals in wildlife. Animal hair …

Forensic mitochondrial DNA analysis is a vital investigative tool for wildlife casework, but
numts continue to complicate DNA analysis. A major goal of wildlife forensic DNA analysis is …