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Remarkable Animals Showcase Extraordinary Sniffing Abilities
6/8/2025
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Story summary
- The Gambian pouched rat stands out for its remarkable talent in sniffing out landmines and tuberculosis, highlighting the incredible range of animal olfactory abilities. Meanwhile, African elephants lead with the highest number of olfactory receptor genes, while turkey vultures and male silk moths showcase their own unique smelling prowess, each adapted to their ecological niches.
