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How the hair of a museum bear is helping tackle wildlife crime

How the hair of a museum bear is helping tackle wildlife crime
BBC England Sunday 06 September 2026, 06:16 UTC 1 min read
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Hayden Leigh, a forensic science graduate, is studying the hair of Boris the bear.

Hayden Leigh, a forensic science graduate, is studying the hair of Boris the bear.
Hayden Leigh (PERSON) Boris (PERSON)
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