Chelmsford Museum's taxidermy bear helps develop new methods to tackle wildlife crime
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Chelmsford Museum's taxidermy bear helps develop new methods to tackle wildlife crime

6 Sep 2026 · Originally published 6 Sep 2026 9/10 Original headline: Museum of Chelmsford taxidermy bear helps tackle wildlife crime
Forensic science graduate Hayden Leigh is using hair samples from a 120-year-old museum bear named Boris to refine techniques for identifying animal fur. By establishing a more cost-effective alternative to DNA analysis, this research aims to provide investigators with better tools to combat the illegal poaching and trafficking of brown bears.
Source: BBC News UK Essex
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