23 Jan
SCISCENT Conference | Mike Veale – Noses on the Frontline: Detection Dogs in the Fight Against Wildlife Crime
Detection dogs are becoming one of the most powerful tools in the global fight against wildlife crime—and they are quite literally on the frontlines.
In this eye-opening and experience-driven talk, conservationist and anti-poaching expert Mike Veale explores the critical role detection and protection K9s play in safeguarding endangered species and disrupting wildlife trafficking networks. Drawing from real-world field operations across Africa and beyond, Mike shares how highly trained K9 teams are deployed to detect ivory, rhino horn, illegal firearms, snares, and other wildlife-crime indicators in complex, high-risk environments.
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