PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The Oregon Zoo is welcoming a pair of giant rodents known for their size, smarts and sense of smell. Now, they are ready to be seen by visitors at the zoo, officials announced ...
While many might recoil at the sight of a rat, in Cambodia, a unique team of rodents is proving indispensable in the life-saving mission to clear landmines. The African giant pouched rats can grow up ...
A pair of East African savannah pouched rats has become a surprise attraction at the Oregon Zoo, impressing visitors with their size, intelligence, and unique abilities. The nocturnal rodents - Capri ...
Land mines and tuberculosis are no match for Tanzanian ‘hero rats’ that sniff out danger and disease
For more than two decades, the nonprofit APOPO has worked in Tanzania to train African giant pouched rats for lifesaving missions. With one of the best senses of smell in the animal kingdom, these ...
Tuberculosis is the leading cause of death, after HIV, from an infectious disease. Around the world, there are about 9 million new cases a year and around 2 million deaths, according to the World ...
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