The study demonstrated that the giant rats successfully detected samples of elephant ivory, rhino horn, pangolin scales and ...

In the fight against illegal wildlife trafficking, an unexpected group of heroes has emerged: African giant pouched rats.

Wildlife trafficking. The illegal practice involves capturing, killing and selling of wildlife and byproducts including pelts ...

Rats are dismissed as vermin and blamed for being transmitters of diseases such as the bubonic plague. They also terrify many people and are incorrectly thought of as being dirty. But in East ...

Giant African rats, trained for scent detection, could assist in fighting illegal wildlife trade. A recent study shows they can detect wildlife products, offering a cost-effective alternative to ...

“Rodents are at the forefront of biological research,” Zhou said. “Rodents, especially rats and mice, are the unsung heroes of the scientific world.” ...

These rats aren't just dressed up for fun - they're on a mission to help sniff out the illegal wildlife trade.

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North Carolina dog Bo of the Gastonia Police Department has won the 2024 American Humane Hero Dog Awards for his service ...

Now, new unlikely heroes may come to the rescue: rats. New research finds the rodents could be trained to sniff out endangered plants and animals! The May 2024 World Wildlife Crime Report from the ...