African giant pouched rats trained to alert their handlers when they find illegally trafficked wildlife products ...

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

Eight giant African pouched rats were able to detect four wildlife samples from 146 non-target items during this four-year ...

The 2024 release follows the original 2000 Gladiator film starring Russell Crowe Another scene in the film, already seen by ...

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

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

The study demonstrated that the giant rats successfully detected samples of elephant ivory, rhino horn, pangolin scales and African hardwood.

All rhinos in SA are classified as protected and endangered making it illegal to hunt, possess, or trade any rhino parts ...

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 ...

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

The high court in Makhanda on Tuesday sentenced three foreigners to 12 years’ imprisonment each after they were convicted of ...