TED: How I taught rats to sniff out land mines | Bart Weetjens

The video discusses the innovative use of trained rats to detect landmines and tuberculosis, highlighting the speaker's personal journey and passion for rodents and Africa. It explains the training process for rats, their cost-effectiveness compared to dogs, and their success in Mozambique. The video also covers the application of rats in tuberculosis detection, significantly improving diagnosis rates. Future applications of this technology are explored, emphasizing the empowerment of local communities and sustainable solutions.

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