Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-03-06 23:55:53 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 6C448EFD6F5A0A76A8F1E3737387A5B1EEC049562DEED94FA94603795E90898D
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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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