Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-03-07 00:14:43 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 704AE5FDC4DFDD37B7E952459A9E221B8181BB6D94EE5910D632892C0118ED5F
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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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