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(A) An alleged trafficker wearing a purpose built body vest containing eggs belonging to exotic birds. (B) Seized egg with the letters “B & G” written in pencil by the bird breeder (photo credit: Australian Customs and Border Protection Service). As part of this study this egg was genetically identified as a Blue and Gold macaw (Ara ararauna). (C) Photo of an autoclaved egg where a portion of the eggshell was dissected to provide a sample for a DNA based species identification.
