Rapidly training African giant pouched rats (Cricetomys ansorgei) with multiple targets for scent detection
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DOI: 10.1016/j.beproc.2020.104085
Abstract: Since 1997, APOPO, a non-profit organization based in Tanzania, has deployed African giant pouched rats (Cricetomys ansorgei) to detect landmines in post-conflict areas. More recent research suggests the pouched rats can also be trained to… read more here.
Keywords: cricetomys ansorgei; detection; rats cricetomys; african giant ... See more keywords
Chromosome-scale genome assembly of the African giant pouched rat (Cricetomys ansorgei) and evolutionary analysis reveals evidence of olfactory specialization.
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DOI: 10.2139/ssrn.4170158
Abstract: The Southern giant pouched rat, Cricetomys ansorgei, is a large rodent best known for its ability to detect landmines using its impressive sense of smell. Their powerful chemosensory abilities enable subtle discrimination of chemical social… read more here.
Keywords: giant pouched; cricetomys ansorgei; rat cricetomys; physiology ... See more keywords