A student is unlocking the secrets of a 120-year-old taxidermy bear named Boris to help crack down on wildlife crime. Hayden Leigh, a forensic science grad, is analyzing Boris’s fur under a microscope to develop a cheaper, more reliable method for identifying animal hairs in investigations—something that could revolutionize how poachers and traffickers are caught. While most research focuses on domestic animals, Boris offers a rare, ethical chance to study wild animal hair without harming living creatures. This project turns a museum relic into a modern conservation tool, showing how historical specimens can play a vital role in protecting endangered species today.
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