Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-03-07 00:00:18 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 2BA4B343A5CEAB49D9E3C5A352BE55216B407B1BD382E965B84E08E731F86F0F
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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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