Animals Archives - State Magazine

Ocsi, a 2-year-old, male German Shepherd, trained by the Canine Training and Operations Center, checks parked vehicles for explosives at Embassy Kabul, October 2020. State Department photo

Diplomatic Security’s Best Friend

Department supports dog training program in Kinshasa

Ambassador Earl Miller (center) and benefactor Durjoy Rahman (third from right) assembled with embassy staff to bid farewell to “The Elephant in the Room” exhibition before its move to the Canadian High Commission next door, where the exhibition will continue in a location visible from the street. Photo by Arlissa Reynolds

Art projects highlight displaced communities

A diver re-plants recently cultivated coral on the reefs in a coral nursery at Oracabessa Bay. Photo by Kadir van Lohuizen/NOOR

Coral Cultivation

This larger-than-life iguana statue is a famous Guayaquil city landmark, commissioned by the municipality to commemorate the animal. It was erected out of mosaic tile by artist Juan Marcelo Sánchez. Photo by talalbakr25

Unexpected Iguanas

Amalia rests peacefully in the trees during a regional environmental officer visit to Born Free Ethiopia, May 2019. Photo by Chris Nyce

Combating wildlife trafficking through regional engagement

A therapy dog rests during the Pooches on the Patio event, Oct. 28. Photo by Luis A. Jimenez

Pooches on the patio

Safe Passage

Hobbes may be the smallest of FSI’s volunteer therapy dogs but he has just as much love to share as the largest. Photo by Amanda J. Richard

Dogs Enhance Learning Environment