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Award-winning photos reveal how fingerprints and handprints left on smuggled animals are helping border agents crack down on the illegal wildlife trade. Scientists are using UV light and forensic techniques to solve wildlife crimes at airports and labs worldwide.
A new forensic technique reveals human fingerprints on smuggled ivory and turtle shells, leading to arrests across Africa and Asia. More than 200 countries now use this breakthrough technology to stop wildlife traffickers.
Namibian authorities arrested three people for illegally hunting a protected elephant, sending a strong message about wildlife conservation. The swift action demonstrates Namibia's commitment to protecting its endangered species and holding poachers accountable. ══════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════════
