Insensitive clods! (but go Loki go!)
Right from Slashdot:
The dangerous profession of anti-personnel mine detection is getting a surprising new tool: giant Gambian rats (NY Times reg). Some resourceful Belgians have figured out how to train these 30-inch rodents to hunt out landmines. They are cheaper and work harder than dogs and are more reliable than metal detectors. Plus, if one of them blows up, who’s going to cry?
Wolf or Loki might, you insensitive clod!
5 comments Tuesday 18 May 2004 | 24601 | SlantyNet - General
Those crazy Belgians… when they’re not drinking beer, they’re comming up with crazy ideas.. most likely from drinking too much beer..
I like that part about how some of them try and game their trainers by just randomly scratching at the dirt to try and get a treat. Seems about right. The only thing I have been able to train Loki to do is open the fridge door. Which is a pain in the ass because he always leaves it open and eats Fiona’s food.
I am sad to say that Loki, my Gambian pouch rat, passed away last night. So no more mine hunting for him.
Funeral to be held this afternoon.
Ciao
Wolf
My condolences Wolf. Friends like those are often better than family.
Bummer Wolf, if there can possibly be a bright side to it at least now there won’t be any question who has the biggest balls in your house =)