Conservation Canines

How Dogs Work for the Environment

By: Isabelle Groc

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Hardcover | 14 September 2021

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★"Robust and engaging...Sure to be a hit with both children writing reports and those who enjoy books about animal companions and adventurous work. A must for school and public libraries."--Booklist, starred review

With their precise sense of smell, their hardworking temperament and their ability to bond with humans, dogs increasingly lend their paws and noses to fixing some of the most complex environmental problems on the planet. What kinds of dogs does it take to help wildlife? What kind of training do they go through? Who are the people who work with these special dogs? What do those people do and what difference do they make for wildlife?

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.

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Industry Reviews

"A beautiful book, filled with stunning images, on how our best friends are working to make the world a better place. Conservation Canines takes us from British Columbia to Namibia, following the work these incredible dogs and their human handlers are doing to guard some of our planet's remaining wildlife. A joy to read for both children and adults."--Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods, authors of the New York Times bestseller The Genius of Dogs

?"Nonfiction for this age group frequently highlights working animals, but it doesn't often focus on their conservation assistance, nor is it as comprehensively detailed as this robust and engaging title. Sure to be a hit with both children writing reports and those who enjoy books about animal companions and adventurous work. A must for school and public libraries."

-- "Booklist, starred review"
"This book is a charmer, a must for people who love dogs and want to know how they impact our world. From detecting cheetah scat and guarding livestock in southern Africa, to protecting penguins in Australia and locating pods of orcas in the Pacific Northwest, to helping authorities identify shipments of illegally traded wildlife, the stories told in Conservation Canines demonstrate the breadth of intelligence inherent in the species across its many breeds. The beautiful photos stand as proof: these dogs are passionate about their work, and so are the people guiding them. A terrific testament to our amazing animal partners in conservation!"--Dr. Laurie Marker, founder and executive director of Cheetah Conservation Fund
"Dogs' legendary noses are works of art, and the stories in this well-illustrated book will surely encourage children to look at the dogs in their own lives differently, with renewed curiosity and compassion. This is a win-win for all involved."--Marc Bekoff, PhD, author of Canine Confidential: Why Dogs Do What They Do and Unleashing Your Dog: A Field Guide to Giving Your Canine Companion the Best Life Possible

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