Combatting Wildlife Smuggling

Authors

Andrew Rowan, WellBeing International, Inc.
Steven Hansch, WellBeing International, Inc.

Abstract

The illegal wildlife trade, valued at tens of billions annually, presents a major conservation and law-enforcement challenge; this article examines how novel forensic techniques (e.g. biometric hand-print matching, DNA analysis) are empowering authorities to trace trafficked specimens and prosecute operators. It argues that while promising, these methods require further development, broader deployment, and stronger legal frameworks to truly shift the balance against organized wildlife crime.

Recommended Citation

Rowan, Andrew and Hansch, Steven (2025) "Combatting Wildlife Smuggling," WellBeing News: Vol. 7: Iss. 8, Article 1.
Available at: https://www.wellbeingintlstudiesrepository.org/wbn/vol7/iss8/1