APOPO trains African giant pouched rats like handsome Imeldo here (born in Tanzania, now working in Cambodia) to safely locate and help humans defuse unexploded landmines in former war zones; in 30 minutes they can scan a space a human would take 4 days to clear. Adopt a HeroRAT and you'll get monthly updates on their training, play, and lifesaving work; I've followed a few through their entire careers and triumphant retirements and they are a much-needed reminder that in some places the world is actually getting better. From time to time APOPO also sells goddamn adorable, life-size plush versions of their rats (complete with little HeroRAT harnesses), which make an excellent gift. Rats are the best!
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