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The remarkable rats saving lives by detecting landmines with their noses just arrived at a California zoo
The remarkable rats saving lives by detecting landmines with their noses just arrived at a California zoo
The remarkable rats saving lives by detecting landmines with their noses just arrived at a California zoo

Published on: 08/20/2026

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Three African giant pouched rats, trained to detect landmines, tuberculosis, and trafficked wildlife, have joined the Sacramento Zoo for educational programs. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

A California zoo welcomed three African giant pouched rats Thursday, animals trained to detect landmines, tuberculosis and illegally trafficked wildlife products.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/nation/2026/08/a-zoo-just-welcomed-3-giant-rats-with-a-talent-for-detecting-landmines-and-saving-lives.html

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