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Morphological differences between the skulls of lions (Panthera leo) and tigers (Panthera tigris)
Šádková, Jolana ; Formanová, Dominika (advisor) ; Pyszko, Martin (referee)
The aim of the thesis was to evaluate possibilities of morphological differentiation of skulls of lions (Panthera leo) and tigers (Panthera tigris) for the purposes of control authorities supervising a trade with endangered species protected by CITES. Tiger skeletons are one of the black markets highly lucrative and plentifully traded goods. Tiger skeletons might be easily exchanged for those of the lions, therefore their distinction is crucially needed for the control authorities. Therefore, a literature search on the morphological differences between the skulls of these two large felids with a focus on non-metric features was carried out. The results of the study show a possibility of distinction between lion and tiger skulls, though different identification features are shown among studied papers. Morphological differences and characteristics of individual subspecies or populations, as well as differences between the sexes and differences caused by specific conditions during ontogenetic development (such as captive breeding) are discussed. The results of the bachelor's thesis suggest a high reliability of species identification by simultaneous usage of multiple morphological characteristics of skulls. However, this conclusion should still be verified by empirical examination of selected...
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Analysis of Trade with selected species of Coraciiformes, Musophagiformes, Columbiformes and Piciformes
ZÁHOROVÁ, Lucie
International trade in fauna and flora is curently considered as one of the greatest threats to populations of many wildlife species. According to available information, some species are declining mainly due to persecution by people for meat or for trade. Illegal trade is increasing as well. Its yearly turnover is estimated to be in the order of billions of US dollars. This diploma theses analyzes the international trade with selected bird species under the CITES Convention - Asian hornbills, African turacos, South American tukans and arassari, and pigeons and doves during the period from 1990 till 2015. Although the CITES Convention has proven to contribute to protecting biodiversity and protecting endangered species by monitoring and regulating the trade with them, it has its limitations and shortcomings. These are described in this diploma thesis on the example of some specific cases.
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U.S. War on Drugs: Why the repressive approach keeps failing
Ondrejka, Miroslav ; Kozák, Kryštof (advisor) ; Calda, Miloš (referee)
Bachelor thesis U.S. War on Drugs: Why the Repressive Approach Keeps Failing examines historical development, causes and consequences of the hard-line strategy taken by the United States towards consumers of illicit drugs. It highlights key moments in the U.S. drug war from its inception in 1970's until today. It also identifies the main reasons, why the repressive tactics does not bring desired effects in terms of stopping the flow of illegal drugs to the United States and keeping the price of narcotics high. First of all, the study examines the historical context and then follows the analysis of both home and international dimension of the War on Drugs. In the last chapter, it focuses on broader political and system causes, why the United States has not changed its drug policy significantly, despite its long-lasting failures. At the end of the bachelor thesis alternative approaches towards more ballanced and efficient antidrug strategy are mentioned as well.
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The issues of arms trade (Mexico-USA)
Kučerová, Jana ; Jiránková, Martina (advisor) ; Vošta, Milan (referee)
The Master's thesis deals with the issues of the arms trade between Mexico and USA, focusing on the arms trafficking. The first chapter introduces the topic in general and analyzes the current situation of the world market in small arms and light weapons. The second and third chapter describe the characteristics of arms trade and its legislative framework in both countries - USA, Mexico - define local specifics and identify main trading partners. Bilateral trade in SALW between USA and Mexico, its process and practice how the trading takes place, is described in fourth chapter. The impact of arms trade on both countries is defined in the fifth chapter together with designed proposals to help to restrict illegal arms trafficking between partners and to reduce its negative impacts.
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History of illegal trade
Procházková, Karolína ; Čajka, Radek (advisor) ; Bolotov, Ilya (referee)
Bachelor thesis is focused on the history of the illegal trade, particularly on drug trafficking. It concerns the drug production, distribution and consumption. In the first part intoxicants are divided into groups and the thesis gives brief information about their characteristics. It also maps the history of the illegal trade beginning in antiquity and ending with the present. Then follow government antidrug measures where the thesis also refers to incurred institutions and major international agreements in this field. It focuses particularly on the Czech Republic and its current drug strategy and expenses related to this issue. Within the frame of drug trafficking are elaborated the main drug producing areas and the distribution paths. As an illustration of the current situation, the last section examines the illegal market in Prague and Central Bohemia.
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