Never Fear, Rats Are Here (A posting for rat lovers)
For several years, an organization called APOPO has used HeroRATs (trained giant African pouched rats) to detect land mines in Africa. Now they're also training HeroRATs to detect human cases of tuberculosis.
For a whimsical "rat's point of view" of the training process, go to the "It Began in Africa" site: http://www.itbeganinafrica.com/inspiring-people/tanzania-land-mines-tuberculosis-%E2%80%93-never-fear-rats-are-here.
Enjoy!
Laurel Anne Hill
(http://www.laurelannehill.com)
About Laurel
LAUREL ANNE HILL grew up in San Francisco, with more dreams of adventure than good sense or money. Her close brushes with death, love of family, respect for honor and belief in a higher power continue to influence her writing and life.
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Causes Laurel Hill Supports
Winter Nights Shelter and Shelter, Inc.
HeroRAT