All handlers follow guidelines for safe, proper rat handling. Rats need to feel secure, so they’re lifted with full body support and held close with steady footing. #HeroRATs respond best to confident, calm handlers.
#APOPO #socialization #africangiantpouchedrats #cricetomys

APOPO uses #clickertraining to teach #HeroRATs to associate the “click” sound with a food reward. This motivates them to perform tasks like detecting target scents. Their favorite treat? Mashed banana and avocado! 🐀🍌🥑

#positivereinforcement #scentdetection #animalheroes #remy

At #APOPO, women are leading change, training animals that save lives and protect communities from hidden dangers. We’re proud to be part of GlobalGiving’s Gender Justice Storytelling Festival.

#InternationalDayoftheGirlChild #PoweredByWomen #GiveToWomenAndGirls
@globalgiving.bsky.social

Little heroes like Harris are learning to make a big impact in the fight against wildlife trafficking, using their super noses to detect illegal wildlife products. #APOPO #RatsToTheRescue #EndWildlifeCrime #ProtectBiodiversity #HeroRATs

Every year, millions of #tuberculosis cases go undiagnosed.

APOPO’s #HeroRATs use their powerful sense of smell to detect TB faster, cheaper, and more effectively—while creating local jobs.

More cases found. More lives saved. 💙

#EndTB #TBDetection #GlobalHealth