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Canine Conservation: Tucker's Tale
This chapter explores the role of conservation canines, particularly focusing on Tucker, a dog trained to detect orca scat for wildlife research. It discusses the importance of using 'unadoptable' rescue dogs and the insights gained from scat analysis, including DNA and hormone data. Through humor and fascinating anecdotes, the chapter highlights how these dogs contribute significantly to non-invasive marine studies and conservation efforts.