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Forensic Assistance in the Investigation of Crimes against Tigers

Journal:
Теория и практика судебной экспертизы
Year:
2017
Authors:
Georgii G. Omel'yanyuk et al.
Affiliation:
Russian Federal Centre of Forensic Science of the Ministry of Justice of the Russian Federation; Russian Peoples' Friendship University (RUDN University). · RU

Abstract

The article deals with the problem of providing forensic assistance in the investigation of crimes against tigers, and the work of international organizations and foreign forensic science institutions involved in tiger conservation. It provides information about the key features of tiger anatomy and the formation of tiger tracks and signs in natural habitats, as well as traces left in the event of criminal attacks on animals. Also presented is an overview of forensic trace evidence analysis, as well as forensic ballistics, zoology, veterinary, molecular genetics, and toxicology examinations conducted in order to establish circumstances relevant to the detection, investigation and prosecution of tiger poaching incidents.

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Original publication: https://doi.org/10.30764/1819-2785-2017-12-2-18-26