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TIL in Malta, Pharaoh Hounds and ferrets work together to hunt rabbits. The dogs chase the rabbit underground. Hunters cover all exits with nets. Then a ferret wearing a bell is sent into the rabbit tunnels. The dogs can hear the bell underground, following the sound until the rabbit appears!

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