DNA and international wildlife crime
3 questions on DNA and international wildlife crime min 500 words
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1) Describe the current status of international wildlife crime including the illegality of the underground wildlife trade.
How might forensic DNA applications be used to detect these crimes and to ideally deter future occurrences of
illegal poaching and smuggling operations? The research on this crime is extensive, you are encouraged to
perform external research exclusive of this week’s class reading assignments.
2) Evaluate contemporary operational considerations in reference to DNA typing in wildlife investigations.
3) Locate a contemporary legal case involving the use of DNA applications and their significance in the detection or
apprehension of criminals involved in the illegal wildlife trade. Briefly discuss the case, evaluate the specific DNA
application(s) used in the case, and discuss how the case was ultimately solved. Critique the law enforcement and
forensic response in reference to case solvability.
Answer preview
Wildlife crime refers to all the negative actions done to the animals for gain. This involves poaching, baiting, disturbances of the wildlife habitat, poisoning of animals among other things. Wildlife crime is among the five most profitable illegal trades and is estimated to be up to twenty billion dollars a year. Ivory trade, rhino horns and skins of the big cats are among the most popular forms of wildlife crime that rake in a lot of money…
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