Rodents saving lives (it all started with a little boy and a hamster)

[Socks' Mum]

Witness History - How rats were trained to clear landmines - BBC Sounds

In 2004, the world's first team of rats were cleared to be used in demining operations

www.bbc.co.uk

I really enjoyed this podcast. Hero rats are helping to clear huge areas of landmines. But the story of their success began with a young boy and his pet hamster

 

[Maz]

Rats the size of Chihuaha's! It's fascinating.