Key Selling Points The book examines how dogs are chosen and trained for conservation work and details the kind of work they do all over the world, in Africa, Italy, Portugal, France, Australia, Haida Gwaii and the United States. The author is a highly respected photojournalist, filmmaker and the author of Gone is Gone: Wildlife Under Threat and Sea Otters: A Survival Story, which are also part of the Orca Wild series. Isabelle Groc's stunning photos of working dogs give the book a hands-on feel. For fans of the TV show Dogs With Jobs—but for the environment! Includes a foreword by award-winning actor, director, producer and author Anjelica Huston.

Detection canines have been utilized throughout the world for over a century, and while numerous attempts have been made to replicate the canine’s ability to detect substances by mechanical means, none has been as successful. The olfactory system is a highly intricate and sophisticated design for chemical sensing, and the olfactory capacity of many animals, including canines, is considered unmatched by machine due to not only their great sensitivity and superior selectivity but also their trainability and mobility. These unique features have led to the use of such animals as "whole-animal" biosensors. Amplifying the benefits and diminishing the limitations of detection canines' interdisciplinary research is crucial to understanding canine olfaction and detection and enhancing this powerful and complex detector. The past 50 years have produced vast advancements in animal behavior/training technology to develop canines into more proficient and reliable sensors, while scientific research has provided tremendous support to help practitioners better understand how to utilize this powerful sensor. This book assembles a diverse group of authors with expertise in a variety of fields relating to detection canines and the chemical sensing industry, including both research and operational perspectives on detection canines. It illustrates how science enhances our understanding of how canines are employed for solving some of the world’s leading detection challenges.

The Wild Kratts go in search of wolves, coyotes, and wild dogs of all sizes in this Step into Reading leveled reader with stickers! TARGET AUDIENCE: Nature, science, and animal fans ages four to six and their parents. PBS's successful animated show Wild Kratts joins the adventures of zoologists Chris and Martin Kratt as they travel to animal habitats around the globe. Along the way, they encounter incredible creatures while combining science education with fun. Children ages four to six can learn all about the wild cousins of man's best friend--from robust canines like wolves to sneaky foxes and more. Step 2 readers use basic vocabulary and short sentences to tell simple stories for beginning readers who recognize familiar words and can sound out new words with help.

For people who love dogs and New York, this is a visual celebration of the vibrant dog community of New York City, Canines of New York collects more than 500 photographs taken by acclaimed Brooklyn-based photographer Heather Weston in every borough of this dog-loving city.Heather's talent for capturing the individual personalities of these urban pooches is rivaled only by her ability to convey the essence of a dog's life in the city, from canine commuters riding the Staten Island Ferry to regulars meeting at a Soho dog park to working dogs with jobs in the city. New York enjoys a well-deserved reputation as a dog-friendly town, and this eclectic and adorable pack of metropolitan mutts will please fans of both dogs and the city.Each dog is presented in one or more photographic portraits, with name, breed, and occasional comments from the dog's human companion.'Heather Weston's Canines of New York combines my two favorite subjects, dogs and the Big Apple. Her images capture the essence and the heart of these wonderful creatures in glorious settings. I've looked at the book one hundred times and I'm not nearly finished.' �JULIE KLAM, New York Times bestselling author of You Had Me At Woof

Dogs, wolves, jackals, and foxes are all part of the canine family. While some animals live together in packs, others spend most of their lives alone. From barks to howls, this book explains what some of these sounds and signals mean and how humans study canine communication.

This charming and adorable collection of the best cinematic dogs is sure to delight dog lovers and movie-goers alike. The Citizen Canine pack includes sixty of the bravest, cutest, and furriest pooches ever to grace the silver screen. From top-billed hounds like Lassie and Benji to comedic scene-stealers like Asta from Bringing Up Baby and Puffy from There's Something About Mary, all your favorite furry friends are here. Whether you have a canine companion or just wish you did, Citizen Canine is your perfect guide to dogs, movies, and the magical moments when they come together.

A joyful celebration of London’s vibrant dog community, Canines of London collects close to 300 engaging photos taken throughout neighborhoods and parks within this eclectic, dog-loving city. From English Bulldogs to Welsh Corgis, Golden Retrievers to Dachshunds, London is full of dogs and the people who love them. In Canines of London, dog photographer Bridget Davey gathers up close to 300 photos taken all around one of world's great dog-loving cities. Gaze upon delightful pups living large beside Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, Piccadilly Circus, and more. No London landmark is left unvisited, and no dog left unphotographed. The follow up to Weldon Owen’s Canines of New York and Canines of San Francisco, this is the perfect gift for dog lovers everywhere. DIVERSE BREEDS AND ICONIC LOCATIONS: Includes over 300 utterly delightful photographs of dogs out and about in London, from Big Ben to the London Eye to the local pub, plus captions that give cute details of each dog's personality. Sure to delight dog lovers everywhere. PERFECT FOR ANGLOPHILES: London is a world-class city beloved by those both in and out of the UK. it's also the most popular tourist destination in the world, attracting over 30 million international visitors every year. LATEST IN A SUCCESSFUL SERIES: Weldon Owen’s Canines of New York and Canines of San Francisco have pleased dog lovers across the world, and London is sure to be the most amazing dog destination yet.