Tag: animals
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New dog learns old tricks with detector dog elite fleet
Australia’s frontline detector dog program remains at 42 strong after detector dog Velvet retired and new graduate Finlay joined the ranks. First Assistant Secretary of Biosecurity Operations at the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment Colin Hunter said detector dogs and their handlers are a vital part of Australia’s biosecurity detection capabilities, intercepting tens…
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Western Sydney’s $36 million zoo of the future
What happens when Western Sydney University (WSU) teams up with Sydney Zoo? They set a goal to deliver “one of the most technologically advanced wildlife experiences in the world.” Western Sydney could be saying hello to a new $36 million cage-free zoo that will aim to utilise intelligent fencing designs across 30 exhibits to deliver…