NATURE & WILDLIFE

Hero Rats

IN PRODUCTION

Despite their bad reputation, rats have historically helped humans in biomedical research and unexploded landmine detection nww they are saving the worlds most trafficked mammal - the pangolin.

Duration
1x5'
Production Company
WaterBear Network
Original Language
English
YOP
2020
Definitions
HD
Military/War
Impact/Conservation
Streaming
coming soon

synopsis

Widely unappreciated, rats have greatly contributed to human wellbeing over the years. From biomedical research to locating unexploded landmines, the profound input of certain rats has earned them the title of heroes. APOPO trains rats to detect such dangers to help save lives. Their potential has been noticed by conservation organisations, who with APOPO, have launched a pilot project aiming to train rats to detect the scent of the worlds most trafficked mammal - the pangolin.

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