Animal DNA Samples Can Pinpoint Hotspots of Illegal Wildlife Trade Routes

Tiny samples of DNA taken from a wide variety of animal sources can pinpoint hotspots of the illegal wildlife trade, utilizing a new research technique—and eventually lead to dismantling lucrative poaching networks. The study focused on pangolins—with their scales prized for traditional medicine. One of the most poached species, they account for almost a third […] The post Animal DNA Samples Can Pinpoint Hotspots of Illegal Wildlife Trade Routes appeared first on Good News Network.

Animal DNA Samples Can Pinpoint Hotspots of Illegal Wildlife Trade Routes

Tiny samples of DNA taken from a wide variety of animal sources can pinpoint hotspots of the illegal wildlife trade, utilizing a new research technique—and eventually lead to dismantling lucrative poaching networks. The study focused on pangolins—with their scales prized for traditional medicine. One of the most poached species, they account for almost a third […]

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