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A dog named Bear spent a decade sniffing out injured koalas in Australia's bushfires, saving over 100 lives. Now retired, he's inspired the search for the next generation of wildlife detection dogs.
Bear, an Australian koolie who saved over 100 koalas during the devastating 2019 bushfires, has retired after a decade of life-saving work. Now conservationists are searching for the perfect ball-obsessed pup to continue his legacy protecting endangered koalas.
Two dogs trained by Medical Detection Dogs can sniff out Parkinson's disease with up to 80% accuracy, years before any symptoms appear. This breakthrough could lead to early detection tests that help patients start treatment sooner.
Scientists have developed a breakthrough method that uses air samples and detection dogs to uncover hidden trafficked animals in shipping containers. The approach could transform how authorities fight the illegal wildlife trade affecting thousands of endangered species.