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Sarah Ward & Naina Bhardwaj

BIZARRE: Scottish rats with tiny backpacks being trained to help with earthquake rescues | Mind Blowing Facts

Rats are being trained for earthquake rescue missions by wearing tiny backpacks.

The backpacks will allow rescue teams to talk to survivors, enabling them to be located faster within the rubble.

The innovative project is being worked on by research scientist Dr Donna Kean, 33, from Glasgow.

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