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Published in: Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology 4/2020

01-12-2020 | Commentary

Wildlife crime in Croatia

Authors: Natalia Hanley, Katarina M Mikac

Published in: Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology | Issue 4/2020

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Abstract

This paper presents data about wildlife crime in Croatia. The data were gathered from qualitative interviews and personal communications with individuals involved in wildlife crime-related research, and/or prevention and detection work or recreation. The results show that poaching is a recognized problem. There is a variety of commonly poached mammals, fish and bird species. We conclude that evidence about wildlife crime should be collated drawing on forensic techniques.
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Metadata
Title
Wildlife crime in Croatia
Authors
Natalia Hanley
Katarina M Mikac
Publication date
01-12-2020
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Forensic Science, Medicine and Pathology / Issue 4/2020
Print ISSN: 1547-769X
Electronic ISSN: 1556-2891
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12024-020-00293-6

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