Scientists Have Trained These 'Hero Rats' To Run Into Earthquake Debris And Find Survivors

All That's Interesting·Jun 7

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Rats are being trained for various tasks, including detecting disease, fighting crime, and sniffing out wildlife trade. Some outlets report that rats are being trained to rescue earthquake survivors, while others mention their use in detecting landmines or wildlife smuggling. The specific focus and capabilities of these trained rats are not consistently reported across different sources.

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