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A black labrador in Scotland is protecting coastal waters by using her incredible nose to hunt down an invasive species that threatens marine life. Sgiath just became the UK's first sea squirt-hunting dog and earned animal of the year honors.
Three trained dogs in Alberta are sniffing out invasive mussels at boat inspection stations, preventing an ecological disaster that could cost $75 million annually. The labs use their noses to find tiny mussel larvae invisible to human inspectors.
Two specially trained Labrador retrievers are helping scientists track and protect vulnerable Eastern box turtles across New York's Long Island. April and Newt can detect the rare reptiles from 100 yards away, giving researchers crucial data to save the declining species.
Two Labrador retrievers are using their noses to save Eastern box turtles on Long Island, tracking the vulnerable species through miles of woodland to help scientists protect them. April and Newt can detect turtles from 100 yards away, making conservation work faster and more effective.
Scientists in Ireland are using tiny GPS trackers and a specially trained detection dog to save hedgehogs from extinction as populations plummet across Europe. The groundbreaking project reveals how urban gardens may be the last refuge for these beloved garden helpers.
A shelter dog once deemed "too challenging" to adopt became a hero during Australia's Black Summer fires, rescuing over 100 koalas from scorched eucalyptus forests. Bear's incredible turnaround shows how unique traits can become superpowers.
A tiny island off Northern Ireland just became the first place in the world to completely eliminate invasive ferrets, and seabirds are already bouncing back. The five-year mission included a one-eyed hero dog named Woody.