Australian Shepherd dog sniffing grass to find invasive species amongst the native flora.
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Australian Shepherds Sniff Out Invasive Species in Indiana

By Erica Rivera

A pair of Australian Shepherds are helping to stop the spread of invasive species in Indiana. Que is a 10-year-old Australian Shepherd. Along with his 5-year-old brother, Epic, he’s learning how to identify the spotted lanternfly. The pests are harmful to native plants and trees, and are capable of destroying vineyards. They’ve been ravaging the state since 2021.

Erica Rivera
Erica Rivera

Erica Rivera's freelance writing has appeared in New York magazine, USA Today, the Star Tribune, City Pages, and many other publications and anthologies. She has interviewed hundreds of artists, authors, entrepreneurs, entertainers, and changemakers over the course of her career. She is also the author of Insatiable (Penguin Group, 2009) and Come Again (Thought Catalog Books, 2015). For more, visit: www.ericarivera.net.

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