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Certificate No.:  RPT-2024-00482
Date of Issue:  27 September 2026

Wildlife Forensic Identification Report

African Leopard (Panthera pardus) Analysis Report

1.

Sample Information

Sample No.:
FR-2026-0825-0173
Sample Name:
Skin/tissue sample (African leopard)
Submitted by:
Individual submission
Date Received:
25 August 2026
Date(s) Analyzed:
25 August 2026 – 26 August 2026
Testing Institution:
Faunexis Research Institute
Location:
Rue Hans-Fries 1, 1700 Fribourg, Switzerland
Reference image of African leopard (Panthera pardus)
Fig. 1Reference image of African leopard (Panthera pardus)
2.

Analytical Methods (Based on this test)

01

DNA Analysis

  • Species identification through mitochondrial DNA and/or nuclear DNA analysis, including COI, cytochrome b, 12S/16S rRNA and other appropriate genetic markers.
02

Chemical and Material Analysis

  • Analysis of material composition using Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR), X-ray Fluorescence Spectroscopy (XRF) and other relevant techniques to determine the chemical and elemental composition of the sample.
03

Imaging and Microscopic Analysis

  • Observation and recording of microstructural features and morphological characteristics using high-resolution photography and microscopy.
3.

Results (Corresponding to analytical methods)

01

DNA Analysis Result

Mitochondrial DNA amplification result (comparison with reference)
Fig. 2Mitochondrial DNA amplification result (comparison with reference)
DNA sequence comparison with African leopard reference sequence
Fig. 3DNA sequence comparison with African leopard reference sequence
02

Chemical and Material Analysis Result

FTIR spectrum analysis result
Fig. 4FTIR spectrum analysis result (keratin and collagen characteristic peaks)
XRF elemental analysis result
Fig. 5XRF elemental analysis result (elements commonly found in animal tissue)
03

Imaging and Microscopic Analysis Result

Fur hair structure
Fig. 6Fur hair structure (microscopic image)
Hair shaft surface
Fig. 7Hair shaft surface (microscopic image)
Skin tissue section
Fig. 8Skin tissue section (microscopic image)
4.

Identification Conclusion

The analyzed sample is identified as African Leopard (Panthera pardus).

The results from DNA analysis, chemical composition analysis (FTIR and XRF), and microstructural characteristics are consistent with the biological characteristics of African Leopard (Panthera pardus). No evidence indicates that the sample originates from any other species.

Signature of Dr. Somchai Ratanapong
Dr. Somchai Ratanapong
Chief Forensic Biologist
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This report is based solely on the test results of the submitted sample and represents the professional opinion of Faunexis Research Institute. This report is valid only for the submitted sample. Unauthorized use, alteration or reproduction of this report is prohibited.

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