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April 30, 2015
Super Dogs ensure no Escargot in the Galapagos!
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Giant snails may be a tasty treat in France, but they're an invasive species in the Galapagos Islands.

But thanks to some super-sniffing dogs, these pesky snails are being eradicated from our islands!

We heard about this story a while back, and couldn't help but love the idea that the organization Dogs for Conservation has found a way to change the fate of some service dogs by turning them into snail hunters. It's a neat story, check out the article below from Mother Nature Network:

Rescued dogs find new purpose hunting giant invasive snails in the Galapagos

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