120-Year-Old Taxidermy Bear in Essex Aids Forensic Research to Combat Wildlife Poaching
A forensic science graduate at the University of Staffordshire is using hair samples from a 120-year-old taxidermy bear at the Museum of Chelmsford to develop cost-effective methods for identifying animal hairs in wildlife crime investigations. The research aims to create reliable alternatives to DNA analysis to help protect brown bears from illegal poaching and trafficking.