Dogs that Sniff Out Data! - Conservation Detection Dogs NI
Date: 15 February 2025
Venue: St. Columb's Park House, 4 Limavady Road, Waterside, Derry~Londonderry, Derry~Londonderry, BT47 6JY
Dr. Caroline Finlay from Conservation Detective Dogs Northern Ireland will guide us through how her team of trained dogs use their noses to collect information on a range of species including, bats, birds, squirrels and rare plants, and how they are helping conservation projects around the globe.
Dr. Caroline Finlay from Conservation Detective Dogs Northern Ireland will guide us through how her team of trained dogs use their noses to collect information on a range of species including, bats, birds, squirrels and rare plants, and how they are helping conservation projects around the globe.
Director and conservation dog handler, Dr. Caroline Finlay has been working in conservation for over 10 years studying many species in a variety of habitats, from howler monkeys in the Honduran rainforest, red squirrels in the forests of Northern Ireland and salmon in the marine environment. She holds a PhD focusing on the conservation of species in agricultural systems and a Masters in Conservation Biology and Ecological Management, but also has applied experience working in universities, NGOs and government agencies researching and informing management plans for native species.
Part of NI Science Festival 2025.