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Wildlife Smugglers, Meet Your Match

Scientists are using a century-old technique called stable isotope analysis to bust wildlife traffickers! By analyzing turtle claws, they can tell if a reptile was snatched from the wild or raised in captivity. This means no more ‘I swear it’s legal!’ excuses from smugglers. With more accurate convictions, we could see a real dent in the illegal wildlife trade—and help protect ecosystems from invasive species. Science for the win! #Science #WildlifeTrafficking #ScienceWins