“Unfortunately, organized crime knows there’s a real weak spot in detection methods of ports, seaports and airports, particularly in Africa.” Traffickers disguise wildlife products in a ...

The intelligent rodents have a particularly keen nose and have been previously trained to detect landmines and tuberculosis.

Eight giant African pouched rats were able to detect four wildlife samples from 146 non-target items during this four-year ...

A recent study published in the journal Frontiers in Conservation Science reveals that African giant pouched rats could play ...

In the past, African giant pouched rats have learned to detect explosives and the tuberculosis-causing pathogen. Now, a team ...

Giant African pouched rats have been trained to sniff out explosives and tuberculosis. Now, the rats show promise in another area: combatting the illegal wildlife trade.

Wildlife YouTuber and South African conservationist Graham "Dingo" Dinkelman died on Saturday, October 26 at 44 years old. Dingo was often dubbed "South Africa's Steve Irwin," known for his love ...

“Our study shows that we can train African giant pouched rats to detect illegally trafficked wildlife, even when it has been concealed among other substances,” said Isabelle Szott, a ...

The world’s largest rats could help conservationists in the ongoing fight against the illegal wildlife trade. Researchers have trained African giant pouched rats to pick up the scent of highly ...

Wildlife is a centrepiece of South Africa's tourism industry, renowned globally for offering exceptional safari and nature experiences. As a premier wildlife destination, South Africa attracts a ...

At the heart of the company is a dual mission: to enhance outdoor experiences with state-of-the-art optics and to drive meaningful contributions to wildlife conservation across Africa. Offering a ...