Highland Labrador Sgiath named animal of the year for hunting invasive sea squirts
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Highland Labrador Sgiath named animal of the year for hunting invasive sea squirts

1 hour ago · Originally published 14 Oct 2026 9/10 Original headline: Dog that hunts invasive sea creature named animal of the year
Sgiath, a six-year-old Labrador from the Scottish Highlands, has been recognised by the International Fund for Animal Welfare for her work locating the invasive carpet sea squirt. By sniffing out these colonies, which can smother native marine life, she helps her owner, marine ecologist Dr Texa Sim, protect local coastal ecosystems from the spread of the organism.
Source: BBC News UK Highland
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