Ajax the kea dog : a working dog's life in the high country
Mosen, Corey2018
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Click and Collect for Ajax the kea dog : a working dog's life in the high countryTogether, Corey and Ajax travel through the steep high country throughout the South Island searching out kea nests. Their part in the kea conservation effort is essential and both Ajax and Corey can rightly be called conservation heroes. This story describes how Ajax was trained to be one of the very few kea detection dogs in the world and tells of his various escapades in the unpredictable wilds of the steep back-country, including flying in helicopters, working in blizzards, heavy rain and dense fog, escaping from angry wasps and sleeping out in the bitter cold. The strong connection between Ajax and Corey has proved vital to their survival and the important work that they do. Ajax is slowing down now and soon his high-country days will be over.
Main title:
Ajax the kea dog : a working dog's life in the high country / Corey Mosen with Nicola McCloy.
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Imprint:
Crows Nest, NSW : Allen & Unwin, 2018.
Collation:
256 pages : colour illustrations ; 24 cm.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references.
Contents:
Introduction: Ajax the kea dog -- 1. Life before Ajax (Introducing the kea) -- 2. Catching the kea bug (A misunderstood bird) -- 3. Meeting Ajax -- 4. Learning the ropes (The Conservation Dogs Programme) -- 5. Ajax takes the test (Threats to kea) -- 6. Kea: meet Ajax -- 7. Trackers and transmitters -- 8. Keeping an eye on kea -- Nelson Lakes and Kahurangi National Parks -- 9. Dog tucker -- 10. Just another day at the office (Kea intelligence) -- 11. The risks of the job -- 12. Ajax goes on holiday -- 13. A new job for Ajax?Appendix 1: About the Kea Conservation Trust -- Appendix 2: Ways you can help kea -- Appendix 3: Resolving conflict with kea.
ISBN:
9781760633615
Dewey class:
636.73
Language:
English
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BRN:
356821
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| Location | Collection | Call number | Status/Desc |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandringham Library | Adult Non Fiction - Animals | 636.73 MOS | Available |
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