In the past, African giant pouched rats have been able to learn how to detect explosives and the pathogen that causes ...

Wildlife trafficking. The illegal practice involves capturing, killing and selling of wildlife and byproducts including pelts, ivory, plants and furs and more. These illicit products are often traded ...

The intelligent rodents have a particularly keen nose and have been previously trained to detect landmines and tuberculosis.

A recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Conservation Science reveals that African giant pouched rats could play ...

Researchers train African giant pouched rats to sniff out smuggled species.

Trained rats in custom vests alert handlers to hidden wildlife items by pulling a small ball that emits a signal.

Researchers trained African giant pouched rats to sniff out endangered animal parts, like pangolin scales and rhino horn, ...

“Our study shows that we can train African giant pouched rats to detect illegally trafficked wildlife, even when it has been ...

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Scientists say the next step is to train the rats to operate in ports where wildlife trafficking occurs. The rats will wear ...

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