Scientists in the Field (Paperback): The Wildlife Detectives : How Forensic Scientists Fight Crimes Against Nature (Paperback)

A riveting account of dedicated people and how they band together with the help of science and law to catch an elk poacher. Photos. Slaughtering elephants for their ivory; shooting bears for their gall bladders; capturing sea turtles for soup. In the name of vanity, fashion, and greed, man stalks and kills wild animals -- and gets away with it, even when it is clearly against the law. But now scientists have a way to catch and convict poachers. In a laboratory in Ashland, Oregon, they analyze clues to link suspects to crimes. In words and pictures, this book tells a poignant story and reveals how science can indeed save the day.

• Author: Donna M Jackson • ISBN:9780618196838 • Format:Paperback • Publication Date:2002-03-25