I taught rats to drive, but they taught me to enjoy the ride
In the 1950s, neuroscientist Curt Richter demonstrated how the act of rescuing wild rats from a swim challenge could instill ...
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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Researchers have a new tool to fight illegal wildlife trading - giant rats!
African giant pouched rats have been used to detect explosives and are being trained for search and rescue operations ...
Vancouver's ratty reputation takes centre stage at New York rat summit
While rats are a horrifying sight for locals, SFU research is why Vancouver is seen as one of the international leaders in ...
Rats in Vests: The Unlikely Heroes in Wildlife Trafficking Prevention
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 ...