GESC Kit Rental: Wildlife Forensics Kit (8-12)

Wildlife Forensics applies scientific procedures to investigate wildlife-related crimes such as poaching and illegal hunting. Forensic scientists collect evidence from other wildlife professionals) example: game wardens or park rangers. The evidence can be examined for species identification, suspects at the crime scene and cause of death. One procedure commonly applied by wildlife forensic scientists is DNA fingerprinting, using gel electrophoresis. It is useful in determining a specific species of animal by isolating a particular string in the DNA sequence. By identifying the species by a DNA fingerprint, a forensic scientist can conclude whether or not the organism was harvested legally.