An attempt has been made to present the scientific study related with identification of wildlife crime exhibits derived from Musk deer (Scheduled animal). Musk pod is one of the common wildlife crime exhibits. International as well as domestic regulations prescribe very serious provisions for this endangered species. To meet worldwide huge demand of musk for perfumery & medicinal purposes, it has been used illegally in trade. Several seizures have been made by one or other enforcement agencies under certain laws & legislations. An illegal shipment of Chinese musk from the musk deer was seized in Japan in 1987, an amount corresponding to approximately 100,000 deer killed. Species identification from the seized suspected contraband exhibits is necessary for further proceedings & prosecution. The article summaries the identification techniques of derivatives of this endangered fauna, which will be helpful for the enforcement agencies and related scientific society. The present article focuses on the morphological identification, chemical examination including Gas-chromatographic method & microscopic findings in derivative of musk deer (Moschus spp.).

Keywords: Musk Deer Cites; Wl (P) Act; Forensic; Identification; Musk Deer; Musk Pod; Hair Examination; Gas Chromatography; Wildlife Crime etc.