The hyacinth macaw (Anodorhynchus hyacinthinus) is the largest species of psittacine birds. It is considered endangered and illegal trade is one of the main factors involved in its decline. In this study, 26 hyacinth macaws ...

A hanging happens when there is a constriction of the neck caused by a rope pulled by the weight of the victim's body, and it is possible for the victim to die even when it remains on the ground, in what is called an ...

A hanging happens when there is a constriction of the neck caused by a rope pulled by the weight of the victim's body, and it is possible for the victim to die even when it remains on the ground, in what is called an ...

In crimes involving wild animals, species identification is crucial due to extensive legislation of national or international scope that defines legality of hunting certain species considering their vulnerability and the ...

Situations of cruelty to animals occur frequently and the veterinarian is the Professional more competent to perform expertise in these cases. The Forensic Veterinary Medicine is growing, and its goal is to protect wild ...

Animal cruelty is defined as a deliberate action that causes pain and suffering to an animal. In Brazil, legislation known as the Environmental Crimes Law states that cruelty toward all animal species is criminal in nature. ...

A Medicina Veterinária Legal é uma área em crescimento devido à demanda da sociedade na coibição dos crimes contra a fauna. No Brasil, pouco se conhece acerca da magnitude deste problema. Assim, o presente estudo propôs-se ...

Birds represent the greater part of the animals associated to illegal trade/commerce in Brazil, specially due to some characteristics as song and feathers colors. Nowadays, genetic analyses comprehend one of the most effi ...

To control illegal wildlife-product trade and protect endangered species of animals, unambiguous identification of the captured specimens is essential. Forensic genetic tools have contributed to identify animal species for ...