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What is the primary importance of a thorough crime scene investigation in wildlife forensic investigations?
What is the primary importance of a thorough crime scene investigation in wildlife forensic investigations?
gathering evidence and reconstructing the crime
What methods are used in poaching investigations to gather evidence and bring perpetrators to justice?
What methods are used in poaching investigations to gather evidence and bring perpetrators to justice?
Physical evidence collection, interviewing witnesses and suspects, analyzing financial and trade records, and using undercover operations and sting operations
What type of evidence is analyzed in trace evidence, and what is its importance in wildlife forensic investigations?
What type of evidence is analyzed in trace evidence, and what is its importance in wildlife forensic investigations?
Small, often overlooked evidence found at wildlife crime scenes, such as hair, fibers, paint, soil, and other biological and man-made materials; provides crucial links between suspects, victims, and crime scenes
Why is investigating poaching crimes essential, and what is the significance of bringing perpetrators to justice?
Why is investigating poaching crimes essential, and what is the significance of bringing perpetrators to justice?
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What is the primary goal of a wildlife crime scene investigation, and what does it involve?
What is the primary goal of a wildlife crime scene investigation, and what does it involve?
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What is the primary goal of species identification in wildlife forensic investigations?
What is the primary goal of species identification in wildlife forensic investigations?
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What DNA analysis technique is used to amplify DNA samples?
What DNA analysis technique is used to amplify DNA samples?
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What is the first step in collecting and processing evidence at a wildlife crime scene?
What is the first step in collecting and processing evidence at a wildlife crime scene?
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What type of evidence is hair, saliva, or other biological material that is found at a crime scene?
What type of evidence is hair, saliva, or other biological material that is found at a crime scene?
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What is the purpose of documenting the wildlife crime scene with photographs and videos?
What is the purpose of documenting the wildlife crime scene with photographs and videos?
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Study Notes
Species Identification
- Involves identifying species from remains, products, or parts found in wildlife crime scenes
- Methods used:
- Morphological analysis (e.g., shape, size, color)
- Microscopic analysis (e.g., hair, feathers, scales)
- Chemical analysis (e.g., proteins, lipids)
- Molecular analysis (e.g., DNA, PCR)
- Importance: accurate species identification is crucial in wildlife forensic investigations to determine the origin and legality of seized items
DNA Analysis
- Used to identify species, determine ancestry, and link evidence to specific individuals
- Techniques used:
- PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) for DNA amplification
- DNA sequencing for species identification
- DNA profiling for individual identification
- Mitochondrial DNA analysis for species identification
- Applications:
- Identifying species from trace evidence (e.g., hair, saliva)
- Linking evidence to specific individuals (e.g., poached animals)
- Determining the origin of seized items (e.g., ivory, rhino horn)
Wildlife Crime Scene Investigation
- Involves collecting, processing, and analyzing evidence from wildlife crime scenes
- Steps involved:
- Securing the crime scene
- Documenting the scene (e.g., photographs, videos)
- Collecting evidence (e.g., physical, biological, trace)
- Processing and analyzing evidence
- Importance: thorough crime scene investigation is crucial in gathering evidence and reconstructing the crime
Poaching Investigation
- Involves investigating the illegal killing, capture, or trade of wildlife
- Methods used:
- Physical evidence collection (e.g., carcasses, traps, weapons)
- Interviewing witnesses and suspects
- Analyzing financial and trade records
- Using undercover operations and sting operations
- Importance: investigating poaching crimes is essential in disrupting illegal wildlife trade networks and bringing perpetrators to justice
Trace Evidence
- Involves analyzing small, often overlooked evidence found at wildlife crime scenes
- Types of trace evidence:
- Hair, feathers, scales, and other biological materials
- Fibers, textiles, and other man-made materials
- Paint, glass, and other substances
- Soil, pollen, and other environmental materials
- Importance: trace evidence can provide crucial links between suspects, victims, and crime scenes in wildlife forensic investigations
Species Identification
- Identifies species from remains, products, or parts found in wildlife crime scenes
- Involves morphological analysis, examining shape, size, and color
- Microscopic analysis examines hair, feathers, and scales
- Chemical analysis examines proteins and lipids
- Molecular analysis examines DNA and uses PCR
DNA Analysis
- Identifies species, determines ancestry, and links evidence to specific individuals
- PCR amplifies DNA for analysis
- DNA sequencing identifies species
- DNA profiling identifies individuals
- Mitochondrial DNA analysis identifies species
- Applications include identifying species from trace evidence, linking evidence to individuals, and determining the origin of seized items
Wildlife Crime Scene Investigation
- Collects, processes, and analyzes evidence from wildlife crime scenes
- Secures the crime scene to prevent contamination
- Documents the scene with photographs and videos
- Collects physical, biological, and trace evidence
- Processes and analyzes evidence to reconstruct the crime
Poaching Investigation
- Investigates the illegal killing, capture, or trade of wildlife
- Collects physical evidence, such as carcasses, traps, and weapons
- Interviews witnesses and suspects
- Analyzes financial and trade records
- Uses undercover operations and sting operations to disrupt illegal trade networks
Trace Evidence
- Analyzes small, often overlooked evidence found at wildlife crime scenes
- Includes biological materials, such as hair, feathers, and scales
- Includes man-made materials, such as fibers, textiles, and paint
- Includes environmental materials, such as soil and pollen
- Provides crucial links between suspects, victims, and crime scenes
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Identify species from remains, products, or parts found in wildlife crime scenes using various analysis methods. Accurate species identification is crucial in wildlife forensic investigations.
