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

Giant African pouched rats have been trained to be trained to sniff out illegal wildlife products like elephant tusks, rhino ...

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

North Carolina police dog Bo of the Gastonia Police Department has won the prestigious American Humane Hero Dog Awards.

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

Not everything a hero saves turns out to be blessing.

Sir Bob Geldof donned a garish tracksuit and huge sunglasses as he filmed scenes for his new movie Zombie Plane on the Gold ...

Species around the world are threatened by the illegal wildlife trade, which peddles in wares such as pangolin scales, ...

While enormous rats might be many people's nightmare, these huge rodents could be a key weapon in the battle against the trading of illegal wildlife goods. African giant pouched rats can be ...

Researchers trained 11 rats to sniff out elephant tusk and rhino horn, even when smugglers used common tricks such as using coffee grinds and washing powder to conceal their scents. Scientists say ...

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Long-running Dutch post-punk outfit Rats On Rafts have announced a new era, and thus a new album: Deep Below. Following 2021’s Excerpts From Chapter 3: The Mind Runs A Net Of Rabbit Paths ...