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This book addresses the multidisciplinary challenges in biodiversity conservation with a focus on wildlife crime and how forensic tools can be applied to protect species and preserve ecosystems. Illustrated by numerous case studies covering different geographical regions and species the book introduces to the fundamentals of biodiversity conflicts, outlines the unique challenges of wildlife crime scenes and reviews latest techniques in environmental forensics, such as DNA metagenomics. In addition, the volume explores the socio-economic perspective of biodiversity protection and provides an overview of national and international conservation laws. The field of conservation medicine stresses the importance of recognizing that human health, animal health, and ecosystem health are inextricably interdependent and the book serves as important contribution towards achieving the UN Sustainable Developmental Goals, in particular SDG 15, Life on Land.

The book addresses graduate students, scientists and veterinary professionals working in wildlife research and conservation biology.

Wildlife Biodiversity Conservation: Multidisciplinary and Forensic Approaches

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Hardback by Susan C. Underkoffler , Hayley R. Adams

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    Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
    Publication Date: 06/08/2021
    ISBN13: 9783030646813, 978-3030646813
    ISBN10: 3030646815

    Number of Pages: 485

    Non Fiction , Earth Sciences, Geography & Environment , Education

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    This book addresses the multidisciplinary challenges in biodiversity conservation with a focus on wildlife crime and how forensic tools can be applied to protect species and preserve ecosystems. Illustrated by numerous case studies covering different geographical regions and species the book introduces to the fundamentals of biodiversity conflicts, outlines the unique challenges of wildlife crime scenes and reviews latest techniques in environmental forensics, such as DNA metagenomics. In addition, the volume explores the socio-economic perspective of biodiversity protection and provides an overview of national and international conservation laws. The field of conservation medicine stresses the importance of recognizing that human health, animal health, and ecosystem health are inextricably interdependent and the book serves as important contribution towards achieving the UN Sustainable Developmental Goals, in particular SDG 15, Life on Land.

    The book addresses graduate students, scientists and veterinary professionals working in wildlife research and conservation biology.

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