Scat-Detecting Dog, Researchers Trail Whales (IMAGE)

University of Washington

Scat-Detecting Dog, Researchers Trail Whales

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Researchers trail behind whales waiting for Tucker to indicate by leaning over the bow that he can smell whale poop. The boat on average stays between 450 yards to more than half a mile away from whales.

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Fred Felleman

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