Conservation Canines

How Dogs Work for the Environment

by Isabelle Groc

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Pub Date Sep 14 2021 | Archive Date Sep 21 2021

Orca Book Publishers

Children's Nonfiction | Outdoors & Nature

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Description

★“Robust and engaging...Sure to be a hit with both children writing reports and those who enjoy books about animal companions and adventurous work. A must for school and public libraries.”—Booklist, starred review

With their precise sense of smell, their hardworking temperament and their ability to bond with humans, dogs increasingly lend their paws and noses to fixing some of the most complex environmental problems on the planet. What kinds of dogs does it take to help wildlife? What kind of training do they go through? Who are the people who work with these special dogs? What do those people do and what difference do they make for wildlife?

In Conservation Canines: How Dogs Work for the Environment, author Isabelle Groc shares stories of dog encounters in the field and examples of canines working to conserve wildlife. Meet brave Anatolian shepherd dogs protecting farmers' livestock against cheetah attacks and Maremma dogs guarding penguins from foxes. Learn how rescue dogs sniff out orca poop in the ocean and how highly focused canines can detect rare frogs hiding in wetland tunnels. The story of these conservation canines celebrates the profound and ancestral human–animal bond and gives hope and inspiration for finding new ways for people to successfully co-exist with wildlife.

A Note From the Publisher

Isabelle Groc is a writer, wildlife photographer, filmmaker and speaker who focuses on environmental issues, wildlife natural history and conservation, endangered species and the changing relationships between people and their environments. With degrees in journalism from Columbia University and urban planning from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, she brings a unique perspective to documenting the impacts of human activities on threatened species and habitats. Her stories and photographs have appeared in numerous publications, and her wildlife films have been shown in communities and festivals around the world. Born in the South of France, with family roots in Spain, Isabelle now lives in Vancouver.

Isabelle Groc is a writer, wildlife photographer, filmmaker and speaker who focuses on environmental issues, wildlife natural history and conservation, endangered species and the changing...

Advance Praise

★“Nonfiction for this age group frequently highlights working animals, but it doesn’t often focus on their conservation assistance, nor is it as comprehensively detailed as this robust and engaging title. Sure to be a hit with both children writing reports and those who enjoy books about animal companions and adventurous work. A must for school and public libraries.”—Booklist, starred review

“One theory is that our ancestors domesticated wolves and over time they became dogs. Another case can be made that wolves domesticated us. Certainly, they bring out the best in most of us, and through their work with conservationists, may one day help save us. An elegant and beautifully written book of wonder. Isabelle Groc offers us an unexpected view of dogs, helping us appreciate them even more than we already do.”—Richard Louv, author of Our Wild Calling: How connecting with animals can transform our lives—and save theirs

“A beautiful book, filled with stunning images, on how our best friends are working to make the world a better place. Conservation Canines takes us from British Columbia to Namibia, following the work these incredible dogs and their human handlers are doing to guard some of our planet’s remaining wildlife. A joy to read for both children and adults.”—Brian Hare and Vanessa Woods, authors of the New York Times bestseller The Genius of Dogs

“Dogs' legendary noses are works of art, and the stories in this well-illustrated book will surely encourage children to look at the dogs in their own lives differently, with renewed curiosity and compassion. This is a win-win for all involved.”—Marc Bekoff, PhD, author of Canine Confidential: Why Dogs Do What They Do and Unleashing Your Dog: A Field Guide to Giving Your Canine Companion the Best Life Possible