Conservation canines : how dogs work for the environment /

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by Groc, Isabelle,
[ 12. Miscellaneous ] Authors: Huston, Anjelica,--writer of foreword. Series: Orca wild ; Physical details: vii, 119 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm Subject(s): Working dogs | Human-animal relationships | Environmental protection | Wildlife conservation 12. Miscellaneous Item type : 12. Miscellaneous
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Eliot River Elementary School 636.7 GRO Available

Includes bibliographical references (page 116) and index.

A brief history of the working dog -- Wildlife guardians and peacemakers -- A nose for conservation -- Top dogs saving the wild -- Dogs and humans : partners in conservation.

Dogs are working with humans to find new ways to solve environmental problems and conserve wildlife, just a few of which are sniffing out invasive species and poisons, as well as identifying wildlife traffickers.