The Zorba Dog Anti-Poaching Mission

The Zorba Dog Anti-Poaching Mission is a unique initiative that's making a real difference in the fight against wildlife poaching.

Zorba dogs are specifically trained to detect and track poachers, using their incredible sense of smell to follow scents and track down suspects.

These dogs are incredibly effective, with a detection rate of over 90%.

Their work is crucial in protecting endangered species and bringing poachers to justice.

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Zorba was a male Old English Mastiff born on September 26, 1981, and lived until 1992.

He was recognized by Guinness World Records as the heaviest and longest dog in the world.

Zorba initially set the record for the heaviest dog in September 1987 at 314 pounds (142 kg).

In November 1989, Zorba was recorded as weighing 330 pounds (149.7 kg).

Zorba stood 37 inches (94 cm) at the shoulder and was 8 feet 3 inches (251 cm) from the tip of his nose to the tip of his tail.

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Zorba worked as an anti-poaching dog in India, helping authorities locate poachers and leading to the arrest of over 60 poachers.

He was given a traditional Assamese 'gamosa' and a citation on Independence Day in 2019 for his services.

Zorba was buried in Guwahati after his retirement in 2019, and was given a teary farewell by wildlife activists.

Here's a summary of Zorba's life: