Wildlife Forensic Investigation

Principles and Practice

John E. Cooper, Margaret E. Cooper

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Year: 2013
• eBook ISBN: 9781040080627
• Topic: Law
• Subtopic: Zoology
• Index: Law

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.

Table of contents

• Cover
• Half-Title Page
• Title Page
• Copyright Page
• Dedication
• Table of Contents
• Foreword
• Preface
• Acknowledgements
• Authors
• Contributors
• Quotations
• 1 What Is Wildlife Forensics?
• 2 Types of Wildlife Investigation
• 3 Legislation
• 4 Application of Forensic Science to Wildlife Investigations
• 5 The Wildlife Crime Scene An Introduction for First Responders
• 6 Forensic Entomology
• 7 Field Techniques At Home and Abroad
• 8 Working with Live Animals
• 9 Working with Dead Animals
• 10 Dealing with Samples
• 11 Genetic Methodologies in Wildlife Crime Investigations
• 12 Some Aspects of Laboratory Work
• 13 Special Considerations and Scenarios
• 14 Collection and Submission of Evidence
• 15 Writing Reports and Appearing in Court
• 16 Conclusions and the Way Forward
• Appendix A: Glossary
• Appendix B: Facilities and Equipment Lists
• Appendix C: Standard Witness Statement (United Kingdom)
• Appendix D: Specimen Forms – Wildlife Forensic Cases
• Appendix E: Sources of Information
• Appendix F: Health and Safety: Zoonoses and Other Hazards
• Appendix G: Preparation and Investigation of Material
• Appendix H: Scientific Names of Species and Taxa of Animals Mentioned in Text, with Notes on Taxonomy
• Appendix I: Legal Aspects of Sample Movement in Wildlife Forensic Cases
• Appendix J: Information and Intelligence Gathering in Wildlife Crime Investigation
• Appendix K: Examination of a Dead Javan Rhinoceros, Cat Tien National Park, Vietnam
• References and Further Reading
• Index