Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-03-06 23:57:40 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 7A704A736F5BF0AF30BFC51530BF23D85317C5E3BAA2C56AF1B939C7D897ED2F
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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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