# Meet Sgiath: The mountain rescue Labrador who has won IFAW’s 2026 Animal of the Year Award

- Source: Times of India
- Published: 2026-10-18T12:36:17+00:00
- Category: World
- Original: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/science/nature/a-labrador-once-trained-for-mountain-rescue-becomes-a-marine-conservation-detection-dog-sgiath-can-sniff-out-the-invasive-organism-known-as-sea-vomit-and-wins-ifaws-2026-animal-of-the-year-award/articleshow/135028213.cms
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Sgiath, a remarkable six-year-old black Labrador, has recently made headlines for her extraordinary ability to detect invasive sea squirt, leading her to win the prestigious 2026 Animal of the Year Award. Partnering with marine ecologist Dr. Texa Sim, Sgiath's keen sense of smell plays a vital role in identifying this invasive organism. Her early detection skills contribute significantly to marine

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