Wildlife Forensic Investigation : Principles and Practice

Providing an in-depth introduction to the rapidly evolving field of wildlife forensics, this volume 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. The book discusses animal welfare as well as the damage that can be inflicted on humans and property by wildlife. The text is enhanced by case studies from experts who describe some of their own work. "Providing an in-depth introduction to the rapidly evolving field of wildlife forensics, this volume first chronicles the history of wildlife conservation and environmental protection with an emphasis on its global importance in the 21st century. It then explains and discusses the crucial role of wildlife forensics in terms of investigating contraventions of national, regional and international legislation. The text focuses on wildlife forensic science as it relates to animals but also addresses plants and habitats because of their relevance to the conservation of animals. It also covers environmental monitoring and working with both dead and live animals. Covers the entire investigative process of wildlife forensics. Describes the personnel and agencies involved in wildlife investigation. Discusses the investigation of both live and dead animals. Includes international case studies. Offers appendices for equipment, useful document templates, specimen forms and other sources of information"-- Provided by publisher 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, a