Dogs on Duty

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What are some animal parts that dogs are trained to detect?

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Dogs are trained to detect animal parts such as elephant tusks, rhino horns, lion claws, and teeth.

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What is the main job of CFC dogs?

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The main job of CFC dogs is to sniff out illegal wildlife products at airports, seaports, and border checkpoints.

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How many African elephants are killed for their ivory tusks each year?

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About 20,000 African elephants are killed for their ivory tusks each year.

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What does the word 'detect' mean?

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To notice or discover.

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What does the word 'smuggle' mean?

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To move something from one place to another illegally and secretly.

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Why are dogs used in wildlife protection?

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Dogs have a strong sense of smell, which helps them detect illegal wildlife products.

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What is ivory?

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Ivory is a hard, white material made from the tusks of elephants and other animals.

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What are poachers?

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Poachers are people who illegally hunt or capture animals.

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What is the role of wildlife conservation?

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Wildlife conservation aims to protect endangered species and their habitats.

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How do dogs help in airports and seaports?

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Dogs help by sniffing out illegal wildlife products that may be smuggled.