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Giant African Rats Trained to Spot Trafficking in Endangered Species—Faster Than Dogs!
The fight against wildlife trafficking, one of the most lucrative illegal trades worldwide, has a new and unexpected ally: ...
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Rodents that save lives – meet Maryland Zoo’s “Hero Rats”
Meet Mirasol, one very, VERY large rat. “She’s about 1.7 kilograms,” says Jenny Egan, the Senior Area Manager for the Maryland Zoo at Baltimore. “She is an African giant pouched rat.” Mirasol and ...