Menu
Menu
“In Conservation Canines: How Dogs Work for the Environment, author Isabelle Groc shares stories of dog encounters in the field and examples of canines working to conserve wildlife. Meet brave Anatolian shepherd dogs protecting farmers’ livestock against cheetah attacks and Maremma dogs guarding penguins from foxes. Learn how rescue dogs sniff out orca poop in the ocean and how highly focused canines can detect rare frogs hiding in wetland tunnels. The story of these conservation canines celebrates the profound and ancestral human–animal bond and gives hope and inspiration for finding new ways for people to successfully co-exist with wildlife.”
“My goal while here is to exchange knowledge within
the team. I have already assisted with Island Trader
biosecurity checks and aircraft checks and learnt much
about the logistics of these systems.
Being on the island is like working in paradise. I find
the team professional, friendly, and cooperative. I look
forward to meeting the community while I’m here – feel
free to say “Hi!””
The Signal – Lord Howe Island, Australia
“We were surprised at ARCHELON, when a collaboration proposal about training a sniffing dog for sea turtle nests reached us from CESTMed- FR
The aim of the training was to survey the rare incidents of sea turtle nesting that have recently been reported in the French coasts of the Mediterranean. The proposal was accepted by ARCHELON and the training of Hera took place in the beginning of last summer, in the Peloponnese- Kyparissiakos Gulf. The dog was trained to sniff for sea turtle tracks, for nests and eggs on the beach and then was taken to survey several beaches in south France. A few days ago we were informed by Delphine Gambaiani that no nest was found on these beaches in 2018. Hera, however, will continue with new surveys in the coming summer. Wishing you best of luck, Hera!”
Archelon – Kyparissia, Greece
“Hera, a conservation detection dog, is trained to find 17 different kinds of targets, which are things that are helpful for conservation and helping monitor species and discovering invasive species. The main target Hera is trained to find is poop, or gold according to Rita, her owner. Hera has traveled to over 7 different countries, and her main project is Iberian Wolf. Rita says using Hera to discover these targets and other helpful information allows them to work on conservation efforts without disturbing the species.” #Conservation #Dogs #Animals #DailyPaws
About Daily Paws Magazine: Celebrating animals living their best life. Empowering pet lovers to make that life possible. At Daily Paws, we understand your pets are cherished family members. With trusted information and joyful inspiration, Daily Paws celebrates every aspect of pet parenting, helping you give your pets their best lives.
