Newt-sniffing dog called Freya is helping to locate elusive amphibians

Nice crested newts are threatened amphibians that reside in lowland areas of England, however their underground life-style makes them tough to search out. Scientists have now educated a canine to smell out the threatened newts even when they’re far-off or deep under the soil, which may increase conservation efforts.

As a result of great crested newts (Triturus cristatus) nest in underground burrows and rocky crevices as adults, they’re extremely difficult to search out. Because of this, researchers know a …