Summary:
- Researchers have trained rats to detect the scent of smuggled rhino horn and pangolin scales, which are highly valuable on the black market and driving the poaching of these endangered species.
- The rats are trained to identify the specific scents and alert authorities when they detect them, helping to disrupt the illegal wildlife trade.
- This innovative approach leverages the rats' exceptional sense of smell and ability to be trained, providing a new tool in the fight against wildlife trafficking and the conservation of threatened species.