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Pig in a Blanket
This forensic entomologist uses the life cycle of flies to bring killers to justice.

A camera lens and a skeleton.
In NATURE's CRIME SCENE CREATURES, we delve into the fascinating realm of forensics and discover a special breed of biologists who are turning to the natural world in order to help police solve crimes.

By deciphering the vital clues offered by such "silent witnesses" as plants, insects, and other animals, these scientists are able to provide indisputable evidence in identifying a crime scene, estimating time of death, and even tracking a culprit.

The following cases highlight the astonishing means by which a few insects, a bit of pollen, and a piece of wood each came to reveal, beyond a shadow of a doubt, "whodunnit."
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