By 
Megan Parker
 | 
TEDx Talk

How dogs help with conservation efforts

Conservationists Megan Parker and Peter Coppolillo explain — with a demonstration from conservation dog Ruger — how dogs can help organizations collect crucial conservation data ranging from detecting contraband to helping track and preserve endangered species.

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animals
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conservation
sustainability
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