Police dogs sniff out poachers on Isabela

Dogs on patrol at San Cristobel airport, photo: Sea Shepherd

Police sniffer dogs have been introduced into Galapagos to track down poachers and reduce crime against wildlife, thanks to the fund-raising efforts of Australian members of the Sea Shepherd charity for a dog kennel on Isabela island.

Following the completion of the kennel, the guides and dogs arrived and started work on the island, which has the highest level of poaching in the Galapagos.

Construction had been delayed due to lack of funds for months and would still be on hold, if it weren't for the admirable efforts of Sea Shepherd volunteers from Fremantle, Western Australia.