u/APOPOs_HeroRATs

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These HeroRAT pups have just begun their socialization training—the very first step to becoming lifesaving detection rats. APOPO handlers gently carry them around, introducing them to new sights, sounds, smells, and people in their environment.

Random fact: African giant pouched rats start life with light grey fur that changes to brown as they grow older.

u/APOPOs_HeroRATs — 16 days ago