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$🧠 Did you know? In several African countries, giant pouched rats are being trained to detect tuberculosis (TB) through smell and taste! 🐀💨 These remarkable rats can identify TB-positive samples much faster than conventional lab tests — and at a fraction of the cost. Trained to sniff sputum samples, they recognize the unique odor produced by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Once they detect it, they pause over the infected sample to signal a positive case. 🔬 Studies show these “HeroRATs” can scree$

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32K views · 953 reactions | This week on explore.org, we witnessed an African giant pouched rat for the first time on the Mpala Research Centre cameras. We watched two Service Dog Project puppies snuggle on the puppy cam, and had some great sea lion moments. | explore.org | Facebook

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9.1K views · 186 reactions | Our African giant pouched rat Mona Lisa adorably snoozing and snacking on chow with her arms outstretched.  Keepers provide her with enrichment items like cardboard, straw, and hay that she makes into a cozy bed.  : Keeper Hannah | Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium | Facebook

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The African giant pouched rat (aka HeroRAT) has distinct features. It has large pouches in its cheeks for storing food. Coarse fur except on their long tail, which helps with balance and coordination especially when the rats climb or move quickly. The tails also help dissipate heat for temperature regulation. The African giant pouched rat has large ears and excellent hearing. Their whiskers are sensitive and play a crucial role in navigating their environment. These rats are nocturnal, meaning t

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Meet Ronin, the African giant pouched rat that has sniffed his way into the ⁠ Guinness World Record books and has helped save lives in the process.⁠ ⁠ Ronin set a new world record for the most landmines detected by a rat.⁠ ⁠ Guinness World Records gave Ronin the distinction on World Rat Day, which fell on Friday.⁠ ⁠ Tap the #linkinbio to learn more. #nbcla #rat | NBC LA

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