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Wildlife crime in Croatia

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This paper presents data about wildlife crime in Croatia. The data were gathered from qualitative interviews and personal communications with individuals involved in wildlife crime-related research, and/or prevention and detection work or recreation. The results show that poaching is a recognized problem. There is a variety of commonly poached mammals, fish and bird species. We conclude that evidence about wildlife crime should be collated drawing on forensic techniques.

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Acknowledgements

The authors would like to thank Ryan Dallas and Mary Pilkinton for their assistance with the early stages of the research as well as the research participants for generously providing their time and expertise.

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The research was supported by a UIC International Links grant from the University of Wollongong.

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  1. School of Health and Society, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia

    Natalia Hanley

  2. School of Earth, Atmospheric and Life Sciences, Centre for Sustainable Ecosystem Solutions, University of Wollongong, Wollongong, NSW, Australia

    Katarina M Mikac

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Hanley, N., Mikac, K.M. Wildlife crime in Croatia. Forensic Sci Med Pathol 16, 702–704 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12024-020-00293-6

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