Parrots, renowned for their vibrant colors and remarkable imitative abilities, are increasingly targeted by illegal wildlife trade operations. A forensic project led by scientists at The Australian National University (ANU) aims to bring perpetrators to justice, protect parrots, and safeguard global health. DNA toolkit to track illegal parrot trade Dr. George Olah, chief investigator at the ANU Fenner School of Environment and Society, is leading the development of a comprehensive DNA database designed to revolutionize parrot conservation efforts. This database, drawing inspiration from INTERPOL's I-Familia (which utilizes...