A spaniel’s nose has long been used to catch smugglers and contraband, but scientists have now found an unusual replacement ...

Non-profit APOPO says it has trained rats to sniff out elephant tusks, rhino horns, pangolin scales and other wildlife ...

Species around the world are threatened by the illegal wildlife trade, which peddles in wares such as pangolin scales, ...

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

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

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

The training involved eight rats that were taught to identify contraband hidden among common items like peanuts and washing ...

African giant pouched rats, known for their exceptional sense of smell, are being used to detect trafficked wildlife and illegal plant trade, scientists said in the journal Frontiers in Conservation ...

Named after conservationists including David Attenborough, the animals were initially rewarded with a food pellet if they ...

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 ... year is a worthwhile long-term investment ...