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Educated rodents



Actually, one of the most efficient ``sensor'' for mine detection is the dog. But it seems that rodents are easier to educate and to feed and that they can work longer than dogs. Furthermore, the rodents are much lighter and have a better olfactory capacity and a better immunity. The non profit organization APOPO and the UIA are currently making tests in educating rodents and have already booked interesting results.


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  Rodent


Marc Acheroy
2000-08-03