Are giant rats the future in sniffing out wildlife trafficking? Watch the rodents at work
African giant pouched rats can be trained to identify illegally trafficked wildlife through scent detection. APOPO ...
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Rats with tiny backpacks are being used to sniff out illegally trafficked items
Officials working to combat wildlife smugglers may have a new, furry tool to help sniff out illegally trafficked items: giant ...
Trained African giant pouched rats may help detect trafficked rhino horn and ivory products
With further development and field testing, African giant pouched rats could become an innovative and cost-effective tool in ...
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African Giant Pouched Rats Training To Sniff Out Illegal Wildlife Trade
The intelligent rodents have a particularly keen nose and have been previously trained to detect landmines and tuberculosis.
Giant three-pound rats trained to sniff out illegal poaching
“Our study shows that we can train African giant pouched rats to detect illegally trafficked wildlife, even when it has been ...
African giant rats trained to sniff out illegal wildlife products
In the past, African giant pouched rats have learned to detect explosives and the tuberculosis-causing pathogen. Now, a team ...
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These Giant, Vest-Wearing Sniffer Rats Could Help Combat the Illegal Wildlife Trade, Scientists Say
Scientists are training African giant pouched rats (Cricetomys ansorgei) to sniff out pangolin scales, rhino horns, elephant tusks and African blackwood being transported illegally. These clever ...