Giant rats are the new guardians of nature

Who would have thought that giant rats could play such an important role in wildlife conservation? These large rodents, with specialized training, have become a powerful tool in the fight against illegal trafficking of animal products.

According to the news department of Tekna technology media, giant African mice, despite their scary name, are intelligent creatures. These animals have the ability to distinguish different substances with their extremely strong sense of smell. In a new study, 11 rats were trained to identify these contraband products by smelling different materials such as pangolin scales, elephant ivory, rhinoceros horn and African black wood. Even after eight months, these mice still retained their ability to recognize these substances.

This innovative method can create a revolution in the fight against wildlife trafficking. Due to their small and agile size, rats can easily penetrate into narrow places such as shipping containers and find contraband products. Meanwhile, traditional methods of inspection are time-consuming and expensive. The use of trained mice to combat wildlife trafficking represents an innovative approach to environmental protection. This achievement shows that by using the natural abilities of animals, we can effectively deal with environmental problems. To see the latest news, refer to the scientific news page of Tekna Media.