Eight giant African pouched rats were able to detect four wildlife samples from 146 non-target items during this four-year ...

In the past, African giant pouched rats have learned to detect explosives and the tuberculosis-causing pathogen. Now, a team ...

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 sniff out explosives and tuberculosis. Now, the rats show promise in another area: combatting the illegal wildlife trade.

Researchers trained rats fitted with custom vests and bells to detect illegal wildlife, even its hidden among other substances.

While the jury is still out on whether or not the African giant pouched rat is cute, it’s harder to deny the impressive power of its nose. Tanzania-based non-profit APOPO has already demonstrated the ...

The intelligent rodents have a particularly keen nose and have been previously trained to detect landmines and tuberculosis.

African giant pouched rats have an average lifespan of around eight years, so training them for one year is a worthwhile long-term investment, says Szott. The year consists of Monday through ...

“Our study shows that we can train African giant pouched rats to detect illegally trafficked wildlife, even when it has been concealed among other substances,” said Isabelle Szott, a ...

“Our study shows that we can train African giant pouched rats to detect illegally trafficked wildlife, even when it has been ...

Researchers trained African giant pouched rats to detect commonly smuggled items, including rhino horns and elephant tusks Sarah Kuta Daily Correspondent Poachers and wildlife traffickers go to great ...