604083 The disclosure relates to a tool for collecting a sample of animal tissue, for interacting with collection means including at least one cutting element capable of cutting out said sample and a pushing element movable with respect to said cutting element and capable of pushing said sample into post-cutting storage means. According to the disclosure, such a tool includes: a means for driving said cutting element, a means for driving said pushing element, and a means for reversibly coupling said drive means of the cutting element with said drive means of the pushing element. The coupling means is other than pre-compression spring.
