Trained African Giant Pouched Rats have become an unlikely hero in the fight against landmines and tuberculosis, and most recently, in the effort to combat illegal wildlife trade. The rats, which are native to sub-Saharan Africa, have an exceptional sense of smell and have been trained by researchers to detect the scent of TNT, a chemical commonly used in landmines and … [Read more...] about How Trained African Giant Pouched Rats Are Helping Detect Landmines, Tuberculosis, and Poached Wildlife
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Very Good Dog Is Trained To Gather Used Baseball Bats
The baseball stadium is being illuminated by a new star who is neither a pitcher nor a home run batter. The Durham Bulls Minor League baseball team's enthusiastic black lab, Ripken the Bat Dog, collects broken bats from the infield. While it's entertaining to watch him perform his duties from the sidelines, they also mounted a Go-Pro on the dog's vest so that spectators could … [Read more...] about Very Good Dog Is Trained To Gather Used Baseball Bats
Dogs Trained to Defend Animals Have Saved 45 Rhinos From Poachers in South Africa
A dog pack has been taught to defend South Africa's wildlife, and they have already protected 45 rhinos from poaching. Many different canine breeds, ranging from beagles to bloodhounds, have been deployed to defend endangered species from poachers. The canines begin training at birth and learn how to manage all of the stresses of real-world operations before starting work at … [Read more...] about Dogs Trained to Defend Animals Have Saved 45 Rhinos From Poachers in South Africa