Often dismissed as pests, rats have long been misunderstood. But the African giant pouched rat (Cricetomys gambianus), the ...

The fight against wildlife trafficking, one of the most lucrative illegal trades worldwide, has a new and unexpected ally: African giant pouched rats. Trained to detect illicit wildlife products such ...

Scientists are training the first generation of rats in Tanzania to detect illegal wildlife trafficked products. Their research shows that African giant pouched rats can locate concealed wildlife ...

MOROGORO, Tanzania – Rats have long been misunderstood, often seen as pests rather than pals. However, the African giant pouched rat, the largest in the world, possesses special qualities that ...

As the battle against wildlife trafficking intensifies, the use of African giant pouched rats could revolutionize conservation efforts. Their low-cost training, high efficiency, and ability to ...

Climate change is contributing to a global rise in urban rat infestations, according to a new Science Advances study. As temperatures increase, rats are better able to thrive -- even in inclement ...

“She is an African giant pouched rat.” Mirasol and Maria (who sat out this story) are two African giant pouched rats (Cricetomys gambianus) at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore. Mirasol’s 1.7 ...

African giant pouched rats attend the National Pet Show 2019 at NEC Arena on November 03, 2019 in Birmingham, England. Shirlaine Forrest/Getty Images There are several reasons to be concerned ...

Liam Fair found himself at the centre of an investigation after authorities were sent footage of him goading lurcher dog Jax ...

a rat that has been given a medal for his work clearing landmines in Cambodia by a United Kingdom animal charity. Magawa, a giant African pouched rat, is seven years old and was born in Tanzania.