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How dogs help with conservation efforts

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Megan Parker |

TEDxJacksonHole

• October 2015

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.

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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About the speaker

Megan Parker

Conservationist, dog trainer

Dr. Megan Parker is the co-founder and director of Working Dogs for Conservation.

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