Giant African pouched rat with training vest (IMAGE)

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Giant African pouched rat with training vest

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In real life settings, rats will be able to pull a small ball attached at the chest of their vest, which emits a beeping sound. This way rats will be able to alert their handlers when they detect a target. Image: APOPO

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