this is a story of one of africa's giants. and his neck isn't that long. list giant is rather modest and keeps a low profile that's not him either. people are often scared of this particular giant but he is nowhere near as dangerous as that one. is a friendly giant every day with the possible exception of weekends he saves human lives. his name is isaac the giant pouched rat. and i like his brothers and sisters he was born with a passion for travel. isaac's

birthplace was a special training center in tanzania. it's called which stands for development of landmine detection equipment that's what isaac is. mine sniffing rat. everywhere they are sociable circumstances. with humanity. they actually traditionally. garbage. mind sniffing rats are put to work in former hotspots where learned mines are among the most deadly remnants of conflict they're often found years after war has ended

and serious injury isn't the only problem. imagine how it must feel to live with the knowledge that there's a landmine lurking somewhere near your home. when i was a close up field and to help make the problem of landmines a thing of the past. but it will be a full nine months before he becomes a real pro for now he simply spends his time with his family. it's no coincidence the giant rats were chosen to sniff mines in the wild they're extraordinary sense of smell allows them to search for food buried deep underground it worked with. the key used to train the a rats to associate the discovery of t.n.t. with food and that's not difficult because everyone knows how intelligent rats. the really hard part is making sure that the rat doesn't make any mistakes that could

be fatal not just for the rat. these old regular rats that's clear from the way they eat these giant rats have special pouches in their cheeks to still food just like hamsters so this particular animal is on the cusp between being a rat. perhaps that's why they're just a little bit cuter. i guess i should add to another really great benefit of our species of rats is that they're really curious which lab rats are curious as well but they are very social in terms of they're really willing to work with people. sometimes will develop that relationship with you but i don't think they develop it quite as readily.

meanwhile isaac has grown he's now four weeks old i'm training can begin like all children isaac schooling starts with the kindergarten. although it is a camera he helps a little rats to feel comfortable around people. to see the defeat into. the. norm we teach the. truth. interacting with the carer is a vital part of the learning process it's important for isaac so. mind sniffing rats mustn't run away from people.

when he grows up our eyes are way around a kilo and his body will reach thirty to forty centimeters in length just about as long as his tail. because they're so big grilled. is our favorite local street food. started at school he spends his early weeks learning the basic rule that he means food. is used to reinforce the learned response. counters an empty container. this one does contain t.n.t. and the clinic tells him that he can claim i treat. well in general that. they really let her do her thing they don't get involved or trained

in any way. as a different behavior just before they find. some of them like clean themselves elected groom themselves they're very clean. they don't like to get wet or maybe there's. some of them will walk around in circles some even stand up in the air. she's found some think it's just. indicated where. a rats remarkable sense of smell can detect the tiniest traces of t.n.t. . they can sense the explosive even when it's fifteen to twenty centimeters underground there are no. well they're not so secret weapon imagine if humans had

similar abilities ok if you were in a pitch black room and somebody entered the house. i would say i think one kilometer away and it's pitch black and you can't hear anything you might be able to detect something changed but that's also very hard for me to say because i really as a scientist i need evidence to support such a claim and i don't happen. isaac and his sister at the gym they can give their paws a good workout sharpen their teeth. but enjoy the freedom. looks as though trying to set out on his first trip.

nice try. a brief chase. a few a breath so fresh. that he soon back in the fold. they know what they are doing they know what to expect from. a very normal. very we want. to reward. powerful for. very very very bored he learned most you have to do board and don't permit. so i that's what we are doing. for about

a week these students are only fed the foods that they are given the streaks during training mostly a staple diet and not. just. during the weekends a little given a veritable feet. of peanuts and dried fish this. is great for their bones these. it's no feast. he. says here.

in the wild rats live in small underground colonies. quite independent within the colony they live in their own. food with neighbors. females can choose their own mating partners but the colonies are not matter. they are ruled by a group that works a little like a parliament with both male and female members. it's a big day for isaac. is about to move on to high school. just like every graduate to be he gets his own personal transport.

now isaac can start his field training. they sleep by day but have active night lives. try to adjust to the rats biorhythms they set out at five thirty in the morning a field training session can start at six.

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my cuckoo should use good meat to treat drink. again. and i like you're the only one. with three younger or. so it's not divide man who is telling them. the black you have to do this in this in this new manner. we have the older teen years saudi there is material enough for a deal to be used to train the young. isaac

remains calm while using for his class to start. the trust between trainer and rat runs deep. he lets isaac out of the cage. without even bothering to follow. it. they have to concentrate them to be a viewer of their day they have to. do to make an interpretation of for the writ is doing. would you come to d.c. when you were telling. isaac is now demonstrating model behavior. is in no hurry.

this is the result of several months of training. it looks as though isaac might offend some t.n.t. . he tries to rid his nose of all extraneous said. he thinks he senses something but needs to reset his smelling operators to be sure . this is the spot. no. consent his signal.

it's like watching two old friends getting together. at first but for him performing. i mean she was not earning she was walking. she sniffed every room. she. liked of course to steve to t.n.t. he didn't work. as a surgeon she was. isaac seems to have passed with flying colors. and now it's time to evaluate his loyalty. no one wants to chase a runaway wretch across a life minefield that would be deadly but that's why it's important that the rats

follow their handlers voluntarily without a leash. isaac is displaying textbook behavior as this training is over and now it's time for the real world to begin. traveling to see them rip in cambodia. this is home to one of the ancient aka textural wonders of the world. and

call it a fact. millions of tourists travel here to take their best selfies tourism is one of cambodia's main sources of revenue. but there are still landmines left over from the civil war and they are seriously hampering any further growth and tourism to say nothing of the danger to life. when. comes to square miles of minefields cambodia is second only to afghanistan. the number of injuries caused by landmines is the highest in the world now though the situation is changing for the better in the popular tourist resorts mines can only be seen in museums but there are still many danger areas in the country.

isaac is here to help with mine clearance. new instructor apply sunscreen to his skin. because giant rats and nocturnal creatures their skin isn't accustomed to high levels of u.v. if they were left unprotected they run the risk of developing skin cancer. ears and tails of the most delicate spots. we didn't see them doing this in africa because the training center is high in the mountains in the town of moore to go to. at this time of year it's much cooler there than here in cambodia. if we take a closer look at the probables it's raining but isaac still has some screen applied . for sun might come out once the team stops working.

this is no drill. team domes protective vests and helmets. no one knows exactly health protection they get would offer but find i know they're off to work. it's not a hundred like. that but the. yeah. if something exploded. in the new being discovered. if something explored at least they don't want an office rather than having nothing.

just as we make our way to the minefield it rains again. if we do rains and then. the cities where. we think that there is no. i mean is going on is not easy for them. that's why when the rains a lot then we don't know what. it doesn't look as though we'll get to see isaac in action range getting heavier. c. c feet are. pretty good. very good. are.

one more try. it's not clear if the rain will get in the way again or not. the mind to take some team is out in the field after all. isaac is investigating the ground. up. i think so far. suddenly he starts to wash his face. and this means he's identified a suspicious scent. the disposal experts approaches.

he has friends something. he seems to be really quite relaxed so perhaps it's not a mine off to rule. is the mind that's not mine it's. made in china. i thought.

my. mom didn't get. it. we'll find. cleared areas highlighted in yellow. the disposal team has a light breakfast to work everyone gets a banana. and they all seem to enjoy it. this moment of triumph now it's time for a rest. real heroes glory true heroes need to rest to build up their strength for their

future endeavors. another round of cambodia's mine clearance campaign has come to an end the field engineers have a chance to relax. take a leaf out of the judge's book then night life is almost as exciting as the rats. in. this story of a land mine and. that's

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