These giant rats are bred in captivity, but they’re also occasionally crossbred with wild individuals. Selected rats begin training at a very young age, but not all will be suited for the job.

Giant African rats may soon be the key to fighting illegal wildlife trafficking. New research from nonprofit APOPO, published Oct. 29, shows that African giant pouched rats can be trained to ...

Science | December 11, 2024. From Giant Tortoises to Immortal Jellyfish, These Impressive Animals Are Eight of the Longest-Living Species on Earth. Aging gracefully comes naturally to these ...

Giant African rats may soon be the key to fighting illegal wildlife trafficking.. New research from nonprofit APOPO, published Oct. 29, shows that African giant pouched rats can be trained to ...

MOROGORO, Tanzania – Rats have long been misunderstood, often seen as pests rather than pals. However, the African giant pouched rat, the largest in the world, possesses special qualities that ...

Two new studies add to the evidence that human activity, from fishing to urban development, is driving the evolution of wild animals. By Emily Anthes Call it the case of the incredible shrinking ...

She has covered weird animal behavior, ... Ratting on wildlife crime: Training African giant pouched rats to detect illegally trafficked wildlife. Frontiers in Conservation Science, 5, 1444126.

"Ten years ago, we helped release THOUSANDS of GIANT spiders back into the U.K.," the zoo captioned its celebratory post. "The fen raft spiders were bred right here at the zoo, and we're super ...

Pangolin scales, elephant tusks, rhino horn, and a rare wood all are preferred objects in the illegal wildlife trade. African giant pouched rats, with their keen sense of smell, however, could ...

These giant rats are bred in captivity, but they’re also occasionally crossbred with wild individuals. Selected rats begin training at a very young age, but not all will be suited for the job.