A 120-year-old taxidermy bear is helping scientists solve modern wildlife crimes; its preserved hair could – The Economic Times

A museum bear named Boris is now helping fight wildlife crime. His fur is being studied for microscopic and genetic characteristics. This research aims to improve identification methods for illegal trafficking. It could offer a cheaper alternative to expensive DNA testing. Old museum specimens provide valuable material for modern forensic science.

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