Cameroon, 20th September 2020—users of the AFRICA-Trade in Wildlife Information eXchange (AFRICA-TWIX) platform received training last month on identification of species likely to be encountered in ...
Using spectroscopy, scientists can identify species during fieldwork, without the need for lengthy and costly analyses such as genetic testing or bioacoustics. Studies show a reliability rate of 80%, ...
New research reveals an innovative wildlife forensics method that uses advanced genetic tools and local DNA databases to help authorities solve complex environmental crimes involving multiple species.
Wildlife trafficking is one of the most lucrative illicit industries worldwide. It nets between $7 billion and $23 billion per year.