Vivvo CMS 4.1 http://www.pri.org/ ©2010 Spoonlabs d.o.o. http://www.pri.org/files.php?file=rss_682409203.gif http://www.pri.org/ http://www.pri.org/stories/science/environment/scientists-turn-to-dogs-to-track-protect-endangered-animals-11577.html Environment Tue, 25 Sep 2012 12:40:00 -0500 Tracking endangered animals is a tough task. But some scientists from Washington state have an unlikely ally in highly trained, and hyper-active, dogs. The animals smell out skat, which the scientists can then analyze to make determinations about the health of a species in a given area. Environment Tue, 25 Sep 2012 22:05:06 -0500 Love this clip. I have a pointing lab adopted 3 years ago that has the fetch obsession, but has more drive to find any object. Big or small. Will find a twig in a brush pile! Thanks for saving the intelligent "fetchaholics" that are not understood by the average dog owner that gives them up to shelters and does not see the dedication these dogs have, and help with the studies of our environment. My dog Arlo gives a paws up! PRI: Public Radio International