African giant rats trained to sniff out illegal wildlife products
In the past, African giant pouched rats have learned to detect explosives and the tuberculosis-causing pathogen. Now, a team ...
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Rats taught to drive tiny cars to lower their stress levels
Learning to drive small cars helps rats feel less stressed, scientists found. Researchers at the University of Richmond in the US taught a group of 17 rats how to drive little plastic cars ...
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How rats became an inescapable part of city living
One thing is certain: They’re everywhere. NEW YORK CITY Adaptable and smart, rats of several species have evolved to thrive in major cities—yet the sight of a rat scurrying across West ...
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On a remote Alaskan island, a ‘strike team’ hunts a single elusive rat
A resident had reported a rat sighting. “I got PTSD immediately,” Lauren Divine, the director of the island’s Ecosystem Conservation Office, told The Washington Post. Rats are a nuisance in ...
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7 plants that keep mice and rats from invading your home
It's always a worry if you've spotted a mouse indoors or a rat in the backyard. And learning how to get rid of mice or how to get rid of rats can be a challenging and often expensive task at the ...
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Thirty-Two Rats from Casablanca
In New York, as in all great seaports, rats abound. One is occasionally in their presence without being aware of it. In the whole city relatively few blocks are entirely free of them. They have ...
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Giant rats with custom-made vests could be deployed in ports to sniff out smuggled wildlife
Researchers trained 11 rats to sniff out elephant tusk and rhino horn, even when smugglers used common tricks such as using coffee grinds and washing powder to conceal their scents. Scientists say ...
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These are the top ‘rattiest cities’ in the US
The Windy City has an abundance of alleys that provide hidden havens and plenty of space for rats to hide while feasting on trash. Other large cities on the list also face similar challenges with ...
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The Highway Rat
The tale of a greedy rat who craves buns and biscuits, but comes to a sticky end. (2016) Preview: An animated swash-buckler based on the much-loved children's book written by Julia Donaldson and ...
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Rats On Rafts – “Japanese Medicine”
Long-running Dutch post-punk outfit Rats On Rafts have announced a new era, and thus a new album: Deep Below. Following 2021’s Excerpts From Chapter 3: The Mind Runs A Net Of Rabbit Paths ...
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Strathbogie Style: Cool & Crisp Aussies with Matt Fowles
As many Aussie winemakers opt for crisp&juicy over big&ripe, cool areas such as Victoria's Strathbogie Ranges are hot. Check out Chard and Shiraz styles as Matt Fowles joins Gloria Frazee. Announcing ...