Wildlife DNA Analysis
“Speaking for those, who cannot speak for themselves”
Wildlife DNA forensics is an applied field of forensic DNA to cater to the need for investigative tools in wildlife law enforcement. State-of-the-art facility in the wildlife DNA division ensures the high standards of care, documentation and control necessary for the authenticity and integrity of evidence from collection to court presentation.
Multi‑discipline
DNA • Toxicology • Morphology
Court‑ready
Validated, documented evidence
Rapid Turnaround
Optimized case workflow
Conservation Impact
Supports endangered species
Division & Subject Head :
Shri Ashwin Gedam
Designation :
Deputy Director
Email :
ashwin.gedam12@mah.gov.in
Phone :
Key Areas of Wildlife Forensics
DNA Typing
Species identification of samples, gender determination in tiger and leopard cases.
Cases Received in Wildlife
Wildlife Poaching
Wildlife Trafficking
Wild animal attack on humans
Sample Received
Instrumentation
Automated DNA extraction system
An automated instrument that purifies DNA from various biological samples, replacing manual processes to save time and minimize errors.
Automated DNA quantification system
Determines amount needed for downstream applications (PCR, Sequencing), helps in assessing quality of DNA (pure or degraded), aids to validate experiment / extraction success.
Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) system
PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) is an indispensable technique in DNA typing, used to amplify specific DNA fragments exponentially.
DNA sequencer
Genetic Analyzers are automated systems capable of sequencing DNA. It is used to determine the exact order of the four nucleotide bases—adenine (A), guanine (G), cytosine (C), and thymine (T)—in a DNA strand.
Legal Framework & Compliance
Quality Management
Defined and systematic actions to monitor the quality of analytical data or results. Stringent quality controls deliver court admissible reports helping in strengthening the criminal justice system.