Rats have been asked to do a lot in the name of science. Researchers had them complete mazes, solve puzzles, wear makeup, demonstrate empathy, and take on many other less-savory responsibilities ...

Forget fictional Rodents of Unusual Size – for wildlife traffickers, there are real life giant rats to be feared, after researchers successfully trained African giant pouched rats to pick up the ...

The Alberta and federal governments are urging people to “rat on rats,” launching a campaign Tuesday to keep the province free of the destructive pest. For more than 70 years, Alberta has been ...

Now, a species of giant pouched rat has been trained to fulfill a similar role in finding illegal wildlife products. The rodents who underwent the training are African giant pouched rats and ...

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. Tanzania-based non-profit APOPO has already ...

"Managing invasive species and pests, like rats, is an important part of keeping our food chain safe and productive," said federal Minister of Agriculture and Agri-Food Lawrence MacAulay in a news ...

RATS the size of cats have been causing mayhem ... A Sainsbury's spokesperson said the supermarket chain is "immediately investigating with the store". One viewer wrote: "Nooooooo.

Researchers trained African giant pouched rats to detect illegally trafficked wildlife species and remember targets for several months. (Credit: APOPO) Researchers have trained African giant pouched ...

Researchers trained 11 rats to sniff out elephant tusk and rhino horn, even when smugglers used common tricks such as using coffee grinds and washing powder to conceal their scents. Scientists say ...

African giant pouched rats have been trained by scientists to recognise the scent of illegal animal products such as rhino horn and elephant ivory. Demand for these products is decimating ...