A wild elk and her calf, behind the fences of a Canadian game ranch. Endangered parrots taken from the wild and sold as pets. African elephants butchered for the ivory in their tusks. In FUZZY FORENSICS: DNA Fingerprinting Gets Wild by LE Carmichael, PhD, you'll discover how witnesses, conservation officers , veterinarians, and scientists join forces to solve countless crimes against wildlife, all around the world. Explore real cases that take you from the crime scene to the laboratory to the courtroom. See how DNA fingerprints are used to identify endangered species, match animal parents with their wild babies, and trace a furry victim's country of origin. Become a wildlife detective by tackling four crime-busting experiments. Containing vivid photos, interviews with experts, and hair-raising facts, FUZZY FORENSICS will convince you that, scientifically, the only difference between solving human crimes and animal ones is the fur.

Ages 12+