Jesra Garcia (Skylos Ecology)
Bird (Carcasses)
Bat (Carcasses)
Jesra Garcia is a dedicated early career Ecologist and Conservation Detection Dog Handler with 2 years of experience in ecological consulting so far, preceded and enriched by 2.5 years in ecosystem restoration non-profit facilitation and 7 years in native wildlife presenting and zookeeping.
She has demonstrated rapid and accurate field identification of fauna, thorough collection and management of data, clear written and verbal communication, desktop analysis, and reporting, effective management of field staff and projects, and successful training and handling of scent detection dogs.
A collaborative and fast-learning professional who is grateful to be working at the intersection of her passions, Jes looks forward to continuing to apply her ever-evolving knowledge and skills to do her part in best-practice biodiversity monitoring.
Barkimedes
Australian Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog x
3 years old
Being born deaf hasn’t stopped this amazing boy from growing into a reliable scent detection dog, whose active mind, bond with his handler, constant check-ins, and responsiveness to their Auslan hand signs motivate him to work hard in the field. Barki is a steady searcher, who sniffs diligently and likes to analyse the scent of every find before lying down to indicate. He enjoys a variety of field rewards, including playing tug, savouring succulent pieces of grilled beef and dried fish, fetching the ball, wrestling with his handler, and getting butt-scritches.
Outside of work, Barkimedes loves to travel in the car and watch the world go by through the back window, romp with other dogs, enjoy cuddles and massages, and watch movies with his human and canine family.
Target odours:
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Bat carcasses
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Bird carcasses
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Feather spots
Cruise
Australian Koolie x Kelpie
1.5 years old
Cruise is completely in his element whilst out searching with his handler. His phenomenal nose, stamina and speed, motivation to work, eagerness to please, and obsession with playing fetch (his work reward) make him an exceptional scent detection dog whose indications are flawless. He loves to learn new tricks and commands, including the Auslan signs his handler uses to communicate with him and his deaf brother Barkimedes.
Outside of work, Cruise loves to splash in any body of water he can find, snap jets of water from a hose, and cuddle up on the couch to watch a movie with his human and canine family.
Target odours:
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Bat carcasses
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Bird carcasses
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Feather spots