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Aug 25, 2008

Focus:Environment
Action Request:Visit - online
Location:Oregon, United States
Can Dogs Help Find and Save Endangered Species?

Amazing Dog Helps Find and Save Endangered Species!Rogue, an amazing 4-year-old Belgian sheepdog, helps The Nature Conservancy find rare plants in Oregon that provide shelter for an endangered butterfly.

Please READ and NOTE this story and then check out the great video and photos!

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Posted: Monday August 25, 2008, 4:10 pm
Tags: animals dogs nature wildlife science environment cosnervation [add/edit tags]

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