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Could Cats Help Put Criminals Behind Bars?

Posted March 19, 2010 8:57 AM

From Discovery News - Top Stories:

Homeowners buy expensive alarm systems, tamper-proof locks and other items to protect their property, but a new study points to a less obvious crime buster: cat fur shed by fastidious felines that might be living in the home. An international team of scientists has just established an extensive DNA database that will permit cat fur to be used more often and accurately as forensic evidence.

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03/19/2010 10:22 AM

Considering I have six cats I should be very well covered in more ways than one. 8-)

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03/19/2010 12:31 PM

I wonder if their survey includes cats that wield a crossbow?

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03/22/2010 4:41 AM

Don't go there. Just don't....

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03/22/2010 5:45 PM

Don't get him started...and he usually goes for the Long Bow..

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03/19/2010 8:27 PM

Our cats are only good for tripping people (mainly us).

However, I also have a maniacal German Shepherd Dog that does a pretty good job of putting everyone on notice that what's inside is not too user friendly.

If still unconvinced, there is always the option of lead poisoning.
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03/21/2010 1:04 AM

In SA only the criminals are allowed to carry and use lead tablets.

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