Dogs are at the forefront of wildlife conservation. Their incredible sense of smell is ideal for detecting animal droppings — to help monitor species’ health and population – contraband and toxins. Photo: Kruger National Park
The dogs on the front line of wildlife conservation, from sniffing whale droppings and detecting invasive species to fighting off predators
- From tracking rare or invasive species to protecting animals from predators, dogs pay a vital role in conservation
- Their incredible sense of smell means they can detect anything from droppings to toxins and wildlife contraband
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Animals
Dogs are at the forefront of wildlife conservation. Their incredible sense of smell is ideal for detecting animal droppings — to help monitor species’ health and population – contraband and toxins. Photo: Kruger National Park