Everybodys first impression is that the rats are our enemies, Tefera Agizew, a physician and APOPOs head of tuberculosis, says of the animals reputation in Africa and beyond. Once they see how they f… [+1642 chars]
Carolina the giant rat retires as a hero after saving many lives - National Geographic
Last year, African giant pouched rats like Carolina prevented nearly 400,000 new cases of a deadly disease. It's possible because of their extreme sense of smell.
By:Marti Trgovich
Source:National Geographic
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