“Using innovative research, education and public outreach to address human impacts on threatened and endangered species around the world.” – Dr. Sam Wasser, Director

Elephant Ivory Tracking

How we use DNA forensics to combat the illegal elephant ivory trade.
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Effects of poaching

Long-term impacts of poaching on elephants in Tanzania.
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Conservation Canines

Scat detection dogs work with threatened and endangered wildlife all over the world.
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Killer whale decline

Our research on the decline of southern resident killer whales.
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Wolf Recovery in the South Cascades

Our newest study, monitoring the impact of wolf recovery in Washington State
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USAID Tech Challenge

How we are using genetics to track pangolin poaching.
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