Scientists have uncovered a never-before-seen species of ‘large’ furry creatures in the heart of Mexico’s Lacandona Rain ...

Rats have become indispensable in helping specialists detect land mines that have killed and maimed thousands in Cambodia.

A scientist has discovered a whopping species of rat that measures more than 2.5 feet long - three times the size of a brown rat.

From land mine detection to sniffing out illegally trafficked wildlife parts, a group of trained African giant pouched rats in Tanzania is proving a valuable partner for humans, Mongabay’s Lucia ...

Carolina the giant rat retires as a hero after saving many lives Last year, African giant pouched rats like Carolina prevented nearly 400,000 new cases of a deadly disease. It's possible because ...

Scientists are training the first generation of rats in Tanzania to detect illegal wildlife trafficked products. Their research shows that African giant pouched rats can locate concealed wildlife ...

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 ...

Walter Magesa, a biologist in Tanzania, is helping to train giant African rats to sniff out smuggled rhino horn and other wildlife products.

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

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

A trained rat wearing a special vest to alert handlers when they detect a target. Giant African rats are being trained to sniff out illegal goods like elephant tusks, rhino horns, and pangolin scales.