Truffles are notoriously hard to find. But not so hard if you’re a dog.

With his keen sense of smell, Heather Dawson’s dog Rye helps her document the diversity of fungi living beneath Pacific Northwest forests. A good read by @nerdychristie.bsky.social.

https://www.science.org/content/article/good-boy-truffle-sniffing-dogs-are-helping-uncover-hidden-underground-ecosystems