African giant pouched rats have an exceptional sense of smell – they are used to detect land mines and tuberculosis – but scientists know very little about their biology or social structure, and they're difficult to breed in captivity. Researchers have found that the pouched rats' reproductive system is unlike any other species.
Scientists tackle breeding challenges of land mine-finding rats
African giant pouched rats have an exceptional sense of smell - they are used to detect land mines and tuberculosis - but scientists know very little about their biology or social structure, and they&..
