This book addresses the multidisciplinary challenges in biodiversity conservation with a focus on wildlife crime and how forensic tools can be applied to protect species and preserve ecosystems. Illustrated by numerous case studies covering different geographical regions and species the book introduces to the fundamentals of biodiversity conflicts, outlines the unique challenges of wildlife crime scenes and reviews latest techniques in environmental forensics, such as DNA metagenomics. In addition, the volume explores the socio-economic perspective of biodiversity protection and provides an overview of national and international conservation laws. The field of conservation medicine stresses the importance of recognizing that human health, animal health, and ecosystem health are inextricably interdependent and the book serves as important contribution towards achieving the UN Sustainable Developmental Goals, in particular SDG 15, Life on Land.

The book addresses graduate students, scientists and veterinary professionals working in wildlife research and conservation biology.

Section I - The Multidisciplinary Approach to Conservation

Building Peace to Save Nature: Multi-Disciplinary Approaches to Managing Conflicts in Conservation
Transcending the Boundaries of Conservation and Community Development to Achieve Long-Term Sustainability for People and Planet
The Challenges of Conserving Biodiversity: A Spotlight on Southeast Asia
Governance and Challenges of Wildlife Conservation and Management in Kenya
Wildlife Conservation Law
Section II - Applying Forensic Science and Integrative Disciplines to Conservation
Conservation Forensics: The Intersection of Wildlife Crime, Forensics and Conservation
The Intersection of Forensic Techniques with Ecological Issues
Wildlife Forensic Genetics and Biodiversity Conservation: The Intersection of Science, Species Management, and The Law
Carrion Ecology
Wildlife Forensic Pathology
The Role of Conservation Detection and Ecological Monitoring in Supporting Environmental Forensics and Enforcement Initiatives
Processing the Wildlife Crime Scene and Evidence of Forensic Importance
Section III - Species-Specific Methodologies and Special Topics in Conservation Forensics and Biodiversity Protection
Gorilla Conservation and One Health
Forensic Science in Marine Mammalogy: Applications and Limitations
Contaminants as a Conservation Threat to Marine Mammals
The Intentional Use of Pesticides as Poison in Kenya: Conservation and Ecohealth Impacts
A Primer to the Global Trade of Reptiles: Magnitude, Key Challenges, and Implications for Conservation
RhODIS® (The Rhinoceros DNA Index System): The Application of Simple Forensic and Genetic Tools Help Conserve African Rhinoceros.