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Rats assemble: Two nonprofits are training African giant pouched rats to detect smuggled contraband in shipping containers. (Photo courtesy of APOPO)
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African rats are being used to sniff out wildlife crime

Two nonprofits are training African giant pouched rats to detect smuggled contraband in shipping containers

  • Sheree Bega
8 min read