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Feb 27
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How a rat's smelly towel might be key to...

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Bush rats are not black rats — that's the first thing you need to know. Ann Jones is joined by ABC Top 5 scientist Dr Patrick Finnerty to understand why researchers are going around sniffing bush rats — and how it might help reintroduce them to Sydney's nature reserves. Find out more about the Top 5 science media residency here. Featuring: Dr Patrick Finn ... Show More
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