Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-03-07 00:40:55 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 1108C03CE84D3AAA88BA4C2D06AF4B6C63C4E7BEDC4D8876C552FD8F13C32518
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Original Note:
This is a Gambian Pouched Rat, a species only distantly related to true rats. They are highly trainable and used for bomb detection, tuberculosis diagnosis, and search and rescue. This is not a pest species and does not invade human homes. https://www.science.org/content/article/forget-dogs-these-rats-could-be-future-search-and-rescue
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