Animals • May 23, 2026
Animal DNA Samples Can Pinpoint Hotspots of Illegal Wildlife Trade Routes
Originally published on Good News Network
Tiny samples of DNA taken from a wide variety of animal sources can pinpoint hotspots of the illegal wildlife trade, utilizing a new research technique—and eventually lead to dismantling lucrative poaching networks. The study focused on pangolins—with their scales prized for traditional medicine. One of the most poached species, they account for almost a third
Tiny samples of DNA taken from a wide variety of animal sources can pinpoint hotspots of the illegal wildlife trade, utilizing a new research technique—and eventually lead to dismantling lucrative poaching networks. The study focused on pangolins—with their scales prized for traditional medicine. One of the most poached species, they account for almost a third
Originally published on Good News Network.