So often, we blame rats for being invasive species and harming biodiversity.
But THESE rats? These African Pouched Rats? They are being trained to HELP biodiversity, by sniffing wildlife smuggling. https://www.sciencenews.org/article/giant-rats-sniff-smuggled-goods
Look at these Very Good Rats.
Bethany Brookshire
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