Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-03-07 01:14:25 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: D6543F7321D7EA530054C37C6E7553DBF8BD0A661F736E9A3A08E4CDAE9097E5
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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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