Wed, May 19, 2004 - Page 16 News List

Rats take over from man's best friend

The world's first professional mine-detecting rats are being readied to tackle the 100 million mines that have been laid worldwide

NY TIMES NEWS SERVICE , GONDOLA, MOZAMBIQUE

"During the week, they're on a diet. They have to work for their food," Weetjens said. "But on weekends, they get to eat as much as they want. On Mondays, they just aren't as hungry."

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