Last year, African giant pouched rats like Carolina prevented nearly 400,000 ... a physician and APOPO’s head of tuberculosis, says of the animals’ reputation in Africa and beyond.

African giant pouched ... Trained rats could become a valuable asset in the fight against wildlife smuggling, which claims the lives of countless endangered animals every year.

Although they sound like the perfect heroes, these giant rats also have their limitations ... the desired scent is strongly imprinted on the animal. “We need to continue our training to ...

The animal’s feeding habits can cause widespread erosion in wetland areas — like “something out of a disaster movie,” the Fish and Wildlife Service said on social media. “Save a Swamp ...