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Truffle-Sniffing Dogs Map Hidden Fungi in the Pacific Northwest

Truffle-Sniffing Dogs Map Hidden Fungi in the Pacific Northwest

Truffles

What they found

Truffle-sniffing dogs are helping researchers map over 350 truffle species in the Pacific Northwest.

Truffle-sniffing dogs are helping researchers map over 350 truffle species in the Pacific Northwest.

The number

over 350 truffle species

How solid is it?

Field study

Field study

Field/ecology

Field/ecology

Evidence ladder: Lab dish → Animal → Early human → Strong human. Reviews summarize earlier research.

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ECOLOGY & CONSERVATION

ECOLOGY & CONSERVATION

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Truffle Treasure Hunters

Truffle Treasure Hunters

Truffle-sniffing dogs are uncovering hidden fungal ecosystems in the Pacific Northwest, helping researchers map over 350 truffle species, including endangered ones.

Truffle-sniffing dogs are uncovering hidden fungal ecosystems in the Pacific Northwest, helping researchers map over 350 truffle species, including endangered ones.

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