Wildlife Forensic Investigation: Principles and Practice
- ISBN-10
- 1439813744
- ISBN-13
- 9781439813744
- Category
- Law
- Pages
- 770
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2013-05-23
- Publisher
- CRC Press
- Authors
- John E. Cooper, Margaret E. Cooper
Description
Wildlife forensics is the application of forensic science to the conservation and protection of non-domesticated animals, both in the wild and in captivity. Providing an in-depth introduction to this rapidly evolving field, Wildlife Forensic Investigation: Principles and Practice also chronicles aspects of the history of management, conservation, and environmental protection, with an emphasis on their global importance in the twenty-first century. The book examines the crucial role of wildlife forensic investigation with regard to live animals, dead animals and samples and covers national, regional, and international legislation. While the text particularly focuses on forensic science as it relates to wild animals, it also includes mention of plants and habitats because of their relevance to conservation. The book discusses animal welfare as well as the damage that can be inflicted on humans and property by wildlife. Offering access to sound evidence based on good science and obtained using the best available practices, the book is enhanced by case studies from experts who describe some of their own work. This resource is essential for those involved in a range of endeavours, including investigating wildlife crime, identifying animal remains, ascertaining the circumstances of death of wild species, and other legal proceedings and activities concerning wildlife. The forensic skills described in this book can be applied to a wide range of activities (not necessarily involving the legal process), including environmental impact assessments, insurance claims, governmental and other enquiries, checking of trading standards and the inspection of (for instance) pet-shops, animal boarding establishments, and zoological collections. The authors point out that one of the most important requirements of those persons involved in wildlife forensic work is to retain an open mind. Such personnel should also be conscious of new developments and evolving techniques and be able to anticipate situations where their investigative and scientific skills might be used to advantage—so-called "horizon scanning". Examples of these are given.
Get the book
Other editions
Similar books
-
Forensic Science in Wildlife Investigations
By Adrian LinacreSolving 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
-
Wildlife Forensics: Methods and Applications
By Jane E. Huffman, John R. WallaceJWST099-c17 JWST099-Huffman September 23, 2011 15:13 Printer Name: Yet to Come CH17 THE FUTURE OF WILDLIFE FORENSIC SCIENCE here are similar to ... (necropsy) Low Daily Cooper and Cooper (2007) Can you link the carcass to the suspect?
-
Using Forensics: Wildlife Crime Scene!
By Laura M. Sanders ArndtUsing Forensics: Wildlife Crime Scene!
-
Animal Investigators: How the World's First Wildlife Forensics Lab Is Solving Crimes and Saving Endangered Species
By Laurel A. NemeAccomplished environmental journalist Laurel A. Neme goes behind the scenes at the wildlife forensics lab -- the only crime lab of its kind -- to reveal how its forensic scientists and the agents of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service are ...
-
Wildlife Necropsy and Forensics
By P.K. SriramanThe book discusses various necropsy procedures for wild animals both for the disease investigation and forensic usage.
-
Wildlife DNA Analysis: Applications in Forensic Science
By Adrian Linacre, Shanan TobeThis is followed by a detailed section on the science behind DNA typing including the problems in isolating DNA from trace material and subsequent genetic analysis are also covered.
-
Wildlife Forensic: Investigation, Principles & Practice
By Jan BundschuhWildlife Forensic: Investigation, Principles & Practice
-
The Wildlife Detectives: How Forensic Scientists Fight Crimes Against Nature
By Donna M. JacksonDescribes how the wildlife detectives at the National Fish and Wildlife Forensics Laboratory in Ashland, Oregon, analyze clues to catch and convict people responsible for crimes against animals.
-
Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law
By Mary RoachAn Instant New York Times Bestseller • #1 Los Angeles Times Bestseller • #1 Indie Hardcover Nonfiction Bestseller • Longlisted for the 2022 Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Nonfiction • A New York Times Editors' Choice • A ...
-
Forensic Entomology: The Utility of Arthropods in Legal Investigations, Second Edition
By James L. Castner, Jason H. ByrdThe first edition of Forensic Entomology: The Utility of Arthropods in Legal Investigations broke ground on all levels, from the caliber of information provided to the inclusion of copious color photographs.