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Unleashed: Exploring the Work of Conservation Dogs

,  |  May 23, 2024

Imagine a wildlife research project that takes you face to face with a jaguar in Guatemala, thanks to the good work of your conservation dog. Man’s best friend has a long … Read more

Meet Your Pets’ Wild Relatives

,  |  Mar 13, 2015

Ask me to describe my dog, Humphrey, in one word and I immediately think “Wild.”  Not just because he is a sweet-faced troublemaker, but because he reminds me of his … Read more

Using “Conservation Dogs” To Sniff Out Endangered Species For Protection

 |  Sep 21, 2009

Looking for endangered plants or animals in a large conservation area? How about using a tracking dog? Jeremy Hance at Mongabay.com reports: “Working Dogs for Conservation (WDC) was begun by Megan Parker in … Read more

Young Eagle Sees Dog As Prey

 |  Jul 10, 2009

A Jack Russell Terrier recently had a run-in with a young bald eagle and, it seems, got the worst of the encounter. HometownAnnapolis.com reports: Trubee and Jurchison (dog’s owners) suspect the … Read more

NWF Alaska Office (and Dog) Survives Quake

 |  Jun 25, 2009

A moderate earthquake shook Alaska on Monday. Fortunately, the 5.4 magnitude quake was centered away from densely-populated areas. The Associated Press described the scene at NWF’s Alaska Regional Center: Still, … Read more