CLEAN : Rats with nose for trouble train to save lives in Tanzania

The video discusses training rats to detect TNT in landmines by sniffing and scratching, with trainers rewarding them for correct identification. Rats are advantageous due to their weightlessness and versatility in different mine types. The use of rats has improved hospital results by identifying false negatives, indirectly saving over 10,000 lives. The video concludes with a call to action, emphasizing the importance of this work.

What action do rats take when they detect the smell of TNT?

• They scratch strongly.

• They run away.

• They make a noise.

• They sit still.

Why are rats considered effective in land mine operations?

• They are immune to explosions.

• They can fly.

• They are weightless.

• They are very fast.

What is one of the benefits of using rats in mine detection?

• They can detect mines from a distance.

• They can carry heavy equipment.

• They can work in any type of minefield.

• They can deactivate mines.

How much did the positive patient detection rate increase due to the use of rats?

• 20%

• 10%

• 40%

• 30%

How many patients were identified by rats that hospitals had missed?

• 5,000

• 20,000

• 15,000

• 10,000