Since 2010, trained African giant pouched rats like this one have sniffed out ... distinguish between target and non-target scents. Each animal is dressed in a tiny vest, with a micro-switch ...

Researchers trained African giant pouched rats to detect illegally trafficked wildlife species and remember targets for several months. Image APOPO Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not ...

The newly discovered rat has a long, scaly tail that researchers believe helps it grip while travelling through the trees. The animals' ancestors ... These giant-sized but long-hidden creatures ...

Magawa has won a gold medal for detecting mines in Cambodia An African giant pouched ... Of the 30 animal recipients of the award, Magawa is the first rat. The seven-year-old rodent was trained ...