Ohio zoo using beagle to detect bear pregnancies

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Elvis, a 2-year-old beagle, sniffs polar bear protein samples at Iron Heart Performance Dog Center in Shawnee, Kan., Monday, Oct. 28, 2013. Confirming pregnancies of the massive bears, a threatened species, has been difficult, and zoo officials say knowing can help make sure they and the Mama bears are ready for birthing and raising cubs. Elvis is demonstrating 97% accuracy in positive identification of samples from pregnant females. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)CINCINNATI (AP) — Zoos around the country will soon find out whether a beagle named Elvis can let them know when their polar bears are pregnant.


November 4, 2013 5:15 pm

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