Our #rats are commonly referred to as African giant pouched rats, but we like to call them #HeroRATs! They have a long lifespan, averaging 8 years in captivity. Most other rat species have a life expectancy of just 2-3 years. This means that our rats have a long working career even after the 1 year of training needed for them to perform the job. Like most rodents, our rats have a highly developed sense of smell. They are native to sub-Saharan Africa meaning they are well adapted to the climates
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Capri and Sun are East African savannah pouched rats, a species known throughout the world for its smarts, size and sense of smell. | Oregon Zoo
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🧠 Did you know? In several African countries, giant pouched rats are being trained to detect tuberculosis (TB) through smell and taste! 🐀💨 These remarkable rats can identify TB-positive samples much faster than conventional lab tests — and at a fraction of the cost. Trained to sniff sputum samples, they recognize the unique odor produced by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Once they detect it, they pause over the infected sample to signal a positive case. 🔬 Studies show these “HeroRATs” can scree
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🐭 🥑 = 💛 Our #HeroRATs are African giant pouched rats (Cricetomys ansorgei). This large muroid rodent is found throughout most of sub-Saharan Africa and is native to #Tanzania. They are #omnivores and mainly #nocturnal. They get their name from the cheek pouches that are used to store and carry food.... Happy #FullCheekFriday from Jordan! Have a great weekend! #FCF #APOPO | APOPO
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African giant pouched rats like Carolina have raised detection rates for TB by 40% at local clinics in East Africa. | Encyclopaedia Britannica
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They're known as 'hero rats' and for good reason. In Tanzania, African giant pouched rats are being trained to sniff out landmines, diseases and even humans buried under rubble. They have a highly sensitive sense of smell, which makes them invaluable during lifesaving missions. | AP
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