Hunting leeches in the dense forests of Madagascar

Kristine Bohmann

Hunting leeches in the dense forests of Madagascar

Abstract

Identifying DNA from prey blood stored inside leeches reveals which animals the leeches have preyed on. This can be used to monitor wildlife. To find out whether this new wildlife screening method might be able to aid conservation efforts in Madagascar, the Centre for GeoGenetics has undertaken a pilot study in the world’s fourth largest island.

Original language	English
Publication date	2 Aug 2013
Publication status	Published - 2 Aug 2013

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http://geogenetics.ku.dk/field-diaries/2012/madagascar/

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