International team uses DNA to trace illegal pangolin trafficking

Researchers have developed a genetic sequencing technique to identify the origin of seized pangolins and trace trafficking networks.

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This 'gene capture' tool enables authorities to trace the pathway of poached animals and identify their source areas.

The method provides wildlife enforcement agencies with new evidence to dismantle criminal networks and protect this endangered species.

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