Giant Rats: Sniffing Out Wildlife Crime | Wild Targets

Mongabay
Feb 12, 2025, 1:16 pm142 pts
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 have caught the attention of a group of scientists in Tanzania. These experts believe rats can be crime-fighting…

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