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Animal and Veterinary Service (AVS)

Fauna Identification and Analysis

How we identify fauna species being traded

Last updated 28 November 2025
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About Fauna Identification & Analysis

How we identify fauna species being traded

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Identifying elephants

How we identify elephant ivory through wildlife forensics

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Identifying pangolins

How we identify pangolins and their derived products through wildlife forensics

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Identifying rhinoceroses

How we identify rhinoceroses horns through wildlife forensics

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Identifying sharks and rays

How we identify sharks, rays and shark fins through wildlife forensics

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Identifying songbirds

How we identify songbirds through wildlife forensics