Wildlife Forensics Methods and Applications

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ISBN: 9780470662595

ISBN-10: 047066259X

ISBN-13: 9780470662595

Edition: 2012

Authors: Jane E. Huffman, John R. Wallace

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Wildlife Forensics: Methods and Applications provides an accessible and practical approach to the key areas involved in this developing subject. The book contains numerous global case studies throughout that take the reader from the field, to the lab analysis to the court room, giving a complete insight into the path of forensic evidence and demonstrating how current techniques can be applied to wildlife forensics. The text covers a number of different areas in forensics, entomology, hair identification, use of DNA for individualization and species identification. The book also includes reference material pertaining to the field of wildlife forensics and demonstrates how other areas of…

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List price: $57.95
Copyright year: 2012
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Limited
Publication date: 12/23/2011
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 400
Size: 6.65" wide x 9.65" long x 0.80" tall
Weight: 1.342
Language: English



Developments in Forensic Science


About the Editors


List of Contributors


Foreword


Acknowledgements



Wildlife Ownership



Introduction


Ancient Rome and the Concept of Res Nullius


Common Law England: The King's Ownership


The New World: Hunting for the Market


Management: The Property Right of States


Federal Law and the Regulatory State


Globalization: Working toward Worldwide Conservation Practices


Conclusion


Cases Cited


References



Society for Wildlife Forensic Science



Introduction


Formation of the Society


The Code of Ethics


Membership of the Society


Member Labs


Proficiency Program


Scientific Working Group for Wildlife Forensic Sciences (SWGWILD)


Conclusion


References



The Application of Forensic Science to WUdlife Evidence



Introduction


Overview of Forensic Science


History of Wildlife Forensics


Enforcement of Wildlife Protection Policy


Development of Wildlife Forensic Laboratories


Current Perceptions


Conclusion


Acknowledgements


References



Denning a Crime Scene and Physical Evidence Collection



Introduction


Definition of a Crime Scene


Questions to Be Asked


Scene Priority


First Responding Officer


Securing the Scene


Chain of Custody


Processing the Scene


Initial Documentation


Scene Documentation


Remains in an Aquatic Environment


Collection of Evidence


Review of Scene Processing


Final Inspection


References



Forensic Evidence Collection and Cultural Motives for Animal Harvesting



Introduction


Wild Animals as Pharmacopeias


Trade in Wild Animals


Recovering Evidence at Poaching Scenes


Locating the Burial: Anomalies on the Surface


Acknowledgements


References



Forensic Entomology and Wildlife



Introduction


Application of Forensic Entomology to Wildlife Crimes


Arthropods Commonly Encountered


Diptera


Coleoptera


Sampling


Conclusion


Appendix


Acknowledgements


References



Wildlife Forensic Pathology and Toxicology in Wound Analysis and Pesticide Poisoning



Introduction


Wound Analysis


Wildlife Poisoning by Insecticides


Wildlife Poisoning by Rodenticides


References



The Use of Hair Morphology in the Identification of Mammals



Introduction


Types of Hair


Hair Structure


Techniques for Studying Hair Structure


Conclusion


References



Plants and Wildlife Forensics



Introduction


Plants as Trace Evidence


Poisonous Plants


The Basics of Collecting and Preserving Botanical Evidence


Finding a Forensic Botanist


Conclusion


Acknowledgements


References



Identification of Reptile Skin Products Using Scale Morphology



Introduction


International Trade in Reptile Skins


Challenges to Species Identification of Reptile Skin Products


Species and Products Represented in the Reptile Skin Trade


Reptile Scale Morphology Basics and Current Limitations


Identifying Features of Major Reptile Groups


Conclusion


Acknowledgements


References



Best Practices in Wildlife Forensic DNA



Introduction


The Need for Appropriate Standards


Wildlife Forensic DNA Best Practices


Standards and Guidelines for Wildlife Forensics


Training


Case File


Laboratory Facility (QA)


Validation


Laboratory Protocols


Data Analysis


Interpretation Guidelines


Vouchers/Reference Samples


Species Identification


Reporting


Contents of the Case Report


Review


Court Testimony


The Way Forward


Note


Acknowledgements


References



Statistics for Wildlife Forensic DNA



Introduction


The Central Problem


Genetic Sampling


Lineage Markers


Relatedness


Inbreeding


Testing for Allele Independence


Assignment testing


Conclusion


References



Forensic DNA Analysis of Wildlife Evidence



Introduction


DNA Isolation and Handling


Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)


Sample Speciation


Minisatellites (VNTRs)


Mitochondrial Markers (mtDNA)


Additional Genetic Speciation Methods


Limitations of Genetic Speciation


Sample Sexing


Sample Individualization


Sample Localization


Validation of Wildlife Forensic Techniques


Court Admissibility


Conclusion


Cases Cited


References



DNA Applications and Implementation



Introduction


History


Questions and Techniques: Wildlife Crime Issues


Species Identification


Identification of Geographic Origin


Individual Identification


Exclusion


Practical Applications


Sample Types for DNA Analysis


Laboratory Models: Individual Facilities


Future Developments


Summary


References



Conservation Genetics and Wildlife Forensics of Birds



Introduction


Avian Genetics


Avian Taxonomy, Legislation and Conservation


Avian Wildlife Forensics: A Range of Applications


Conservation Genetics and Wildlife Forensics: Identification Using DNA


Conclusion


References



Wildlife Forensics in Thailand: Utilization of Mitochondrial DNA Sequences



Introduction


DNA Extraction and Amplification


DNA Sequencing


Origin Identification


Species and Subspecies Identification


Results of the Investigations


Conclusion


Acknowledgements


References



The Future of Wildlife Forensic Science



Introduction


Technical Challenges


Enhancing Wildlife Protection by Integrating Forensic Science and the Law


The U.S. Endangered Species Act and the Limits of Science


The Future of Forensic Scientists and the Laboratories in which They Work


Conclusion


Acknowledgments


References


Index