Wildlife genetics that turns DNA into decisions.
Evidence-based services for species ID, parentage, population structure, and non-invasive abundance — tailored for ranches, reserves, and NGOs across southern Africa.
Core services
Need something bespoke?Species Identification
Confirm species identity and detect hybridisation with defensible DNA assays.
Parentage & Lineage
Establish pedigrees and manage inbreeding risk with microsat/SNP panels.
Population Genetics
Assess diversity, relatedness, and structure to guide translocations and breeding.
Non-invasive Genetics (NIGS)
Use dung/hair DNA for abundance, sex ratios, and long-term monitoring.
eDNA Monitoring
Detect species from water/soil DNA for occupancy and early-warning alerts.
Reporting & Decision Support
Clear reports, visualisations, and data stewardship for long-term value.
How we work
Define your question, sampling design, and deliverables with timelines and budget.
Guide non-invasive sampling or execute fieldwork with permits & chain-of-custody.
Wet-lab + bioinformatics + stats (GenAlEx, adegenet, MARK/SECR, custom R).
Manager-ready report, slide deck, and a handover call for actions & next steps.
- Species ID / single assay
- Up to 10 samples
- 1–2 week timeline
- Manager-ready PDF
- Parentage / population study
- 10–100 samples
- Study design + analysis
- Report + debrief call
- >100 samples / annual MSA
- Permits & logistics
- Dashboards & GIS
- On-site training
From the blog
View all postsHow reliable is NIGS for abundance?
Key pitfalls and design tips for faecal DNA capture–recapture.
Parentage testing 101 for game ranches
Microsats vs SNPs, sampling, and what reports should include.
Getting started with eDNA in arid systems
When, where, and how to deploy water eDNA in drylands.
Contact
Tell us about your species/system, sampling context, and the decision you need to make. We’ll reply with options and a ballpark quote.