What the work includes

The examination is based on the objects supplied, photographs, documents, information on conditions of discovery, comparison samples and the questions posed.

initial assessment of the object, packaging and conditions of discovery;
analysis of features indicating plant or animal origin;
assessment of possible species, genus or group identification;
comparison with comparison samples, where available;
preparation of a report, expert report review or analytical position.

Typical questions

whether the object is of biological origin;
whether the object belongs to wild flora or wild fauna;
what diagnostic features the object has;
whether species, genus or group identification is possible;
whether the findings of a previous examination are substantiated.

Important: the possibilities of examination depend on the object's preservation, sampling conditions, packaging and amount of material. DNA, veterinary, sanitary and state nature-conservation questions may require specialists and laboratories in the relevant fields.

Pricing

from RUB 70 000. The exact cost depends on the object type, number of samples, questions, need for laboratory work and urgency.

Examination of wild fauna considers the features of an animal specimen, its part or material. A product name or provenance claim is checked against the available diagnostic features.

Subject of examination

Animal fragments and products of animal origin
Feathers, hairs, parts of body coverings and other raw materials
Products and comparison materials

Sample questions for the expert

Which features indicating animal origin does the object have?
What level of taxonomic identification is possible?
Does the stated origin match the features established?
Which additional examinations are needed to refine the classification?

The final questions are formulated according to the objects and circumstances of the particular task.

What to prepare

An overall view and detailed photographs of the object
Information on provenance and processing
The object or samples in agreed packaging
Accompanying documents and the questions posed

How the examination is conducted

Suitability is determined by preservation and the availability of significant features. Processing, colouring, the combination of different materials and incompleteness of a fragment are considered.

Scope and limitations

A veterinary diagnosis, DNA identification, a population's ecological condition and the legal permissibility of circulation are not automatically established as part of identifying the object.

What the deliverable records

The opinion describes the features found, the identification result and conditions under which the answer could be refined.

Cost and terms

from RUB 70 000. The exact cost depends on the object type, number of samples, questions, need for laboratory work and urgency.

Consultation

Send photographs and a description of the object

Describe the object, conditions of discovery and task, and attach photographs, documents, the court's questions, the previous expert's opinion or provenance information.

examination of wild flora specimens;
examination of wild fauna specimens;
raw materials and materials derived from wild organisms;
review of another expert's report.

Your nameContact phone number or email *Briefly describe the task *Attach documents or photographs

Up to ten files of 10 MB each. Formats: JPG, PNG, PDF, DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, TXT, RTF, HEIC and ZIP.

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For an assessment, it is advisable to attach photographs of the object, a description of its discovery, documents on collection, packaging and provenance, and the court's questions.

Attachments: up to 10 files of up to 10 MB each, with a maximum combined size of 15 MB. If a file is rejected, the enquiry is not sent.