Non‑invasive kudu abundance (NIGS + POPAN)
Outcomes: decision‑ready estimates, method transfer, and practical protocols.
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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.
Non‑invasive sampling experts
Manager‑ready reporting
Trusted by private ranches, nature reserves & NGOsSouth Africa • Namibia • Botswana
Core services
Need something bespoke?Species Identification
Confirm species identity and detect hybridisation with defensible DNA assays.
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Parentage & Lineage
Establish pedigrees and manage inbreeding risk with microsat/SNP panels.
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Population Genetics
Assess diversity, relatedness, and structure to guide translocations and breeding.
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Non-invasive Genetics (NIGS)
Use dung/hair DNA for abundance, sex ratios, and long-term monitoring.
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eDNA Monitoring
Detect species from water/soil DNA for occupancy and early-warning alerts.
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Reporting & Decision Support
Clear reports, visualisations, and data stewardship for long-term value.
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How we work
01
Scope
Define your question, sampling design, and deliverables with timelines and budget.
02
Collect
Guide non-invasive sampling or execute fieldwork with permits & chain-of-custody.
03
Analyse
Wet-lab + bioinformatics + stats (GenAlEx, adegenet, MARK/SECR, custom R).
04
Decide
Manager-ready report, slide deck, and a handover call for actions & next steps.
Selected projects
Summaries available on requestParentage testing for sable herd
Outcomes: decision‑ready estimates, method transfer, and practical protocols.
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eDNA detection of rare amphibian
Outcomes: decision‑ready estimates, method transfer, and practical protocols.
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Small pilots & confirmations
Starter
Project‑based
- Species ID / single assay
- Up to 10 samples
- 1–2 week timeline
- Manager‑ready PDF
Most conservation projects
Standard
Project‑based
- Parentage / population study
- 10–100 samples
- Study design + analysis
- Report + debrief call
Large, multi‑site programs
Enterprise
Custom
- >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.
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Parentage testing 101 for game ranches
Microsats vs SNPs, sampling, and what reports should include.
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Getting started with eDNA in arid systems
When, where, and how to deploy water eDNA in drylands.
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Contact
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