In the 1990s, a Belgian researcher trained giant African pouched rats to sniff out TNT: APOPO says its HeroRATS have helped detect more than 155,000 landmines and other explosives
In a groundbreaking initiative, Giant African pouched rats are being harnessed to find landmines and remnants of war explosives. Trained through positive reinforcement techniques, these remarkable creatures have successfully identified over 155,000 dangerous items, helping communities regain their land and livelihoods. Additionally, the program's innovation includes training these rats to identify tuberculosis in hard-to-reach regions, proving their invaluable contributions to health and safety.
In a groundbreaking initiative, Giant African pouched rats are being harnessed to find landmines and remnants of war explosives. Trained through positive reinforcement techniques, these remarkable creatures have successfully identified over 155,000 dangerous items, helping communities regain their land and livelihoods. Additionally, the program's innovation includes training these rats to identify tuberculosis in hard-to-reach regions, proving their invaluable contributions to health and safety.
