Cactus Sniffing in the Desert
Maybe you’ve heard of search and rescue dogs like Frida, the Labrador Retriever who saved a dozen people after the catastrophic Mexico City earthquake in 2017. But, as it turns out, dogs aren’t just good at sniffing out people. Their powerful noses are being used to aid conservation. In this episode, I meet Fenton, a dog being trained to sniff out endangered cacti in Big Bend Ranch State Park.
Cactus Sniffing in the Desert
Season 2 Episode 3
Better Outside™ is a podcast about nature and the people who work every day to improve our natural environment for everyone. This isn’t just another show with two dudes and a microphone. In each episode, you’ll go out into the field to hear story about conservation, recreation or the outdoors. Whether it’s building a new trail, exploring a park, or bringing back an endangered species, the topics will transport you to new places and teach you things you never knew about the Lone Star State.