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On #MineAwarenessDay, #APOPO has unveiled the world’s first statue of a life-saving rat — honoring the legacy of #Magawa. A symbol of hope and resilience, the statue makes visible the impact of landmines and the quiet work of #HeroRATs.
https://bit.ly/4v91pHc
#WorldRatDay #PDSAGoldMedal
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On #IMAD2026, we mark the completion of capacity building training with #ANAMA.
With support from the UK, #APOPO is working alongside ANAMA to strengthen #MineAction capacity and future animal detection in Azerbaijan. Together, we're investing in a safer future 🇦🇿🇬🇧
#APOPODogs
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#APOPO featured on Barking Mad Podcast! Erin joins Jordan Tyler & Dr. Jen Parsons to discuss how #HeroRATs detect landmines & TB, saving lives daily, and why rats are powerful detection animals.
🎧 Listen: https://bit.ly/3NHfFGz
#MineAction #TBDetection #WildlifeProtection #SearchAndRescue
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Even on this long weekend, our #HeroRATs are keeping busy and still finding time for a little cheeky fun! 😄
These little heroes remind us that a little happiness goes a long way. Wishing everyone a safe and restful weekend! Happy #FullCheekFriday ☀️
#APOPO #WeekendVibes #FCF
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Today, on Jane Goodall’s birthday and the first #JaneGoodallDay (April 3), we celebrate a true #conservation champion. Her legacy reminds us that every individual action can make a difference.
At #APOPO, we invite you to adopt 'Little Jane' https://apopo.org/herorats
#HopeInAction
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Did you know that #CharityNavigator awarded #APOPO the highest rating of four stars? ⭐⭐⭐⭐
Those stars are a symbol of trust, representing the measures we take to ensure we are #accountable, #transparent, and #responsible stewards of your gifts.
https://www.charitynavigator.org/ein/471389723
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Not all heroes wear capes...
The highly developed sense of smell and light weight of our African giant pouched rats, nicknamed #HeroRATs, make them excellent detectors of #landmines, tuberculosis and more.
#APOPO #powerfulnose #tinybutmighty #innovation
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Protecting our peace… and yours.
Even heroes need a Sunday to rest and recharge before getting back to work detecting landmines and TB.
Wishing you a restful and cozy Sunday.
#SundayVibes #APOPO #HeroRATs #SelfCare
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#APOPO #Ukraine welcomed Swiss Embassy reps to our Dog Training Center in Krasylivka for joint training with UDA deminers. Live demos + classroom sessions strengthened capacity in Technical Survey through Animal Detection Systems. #HeroDOGs #MineAction #CapacityBuilding #SafeLand
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"Land release" is the operational framework for any survey and clearance done by #APOPO. The process combines different methods for a more efficient release of land to local communities. Take a look at our approach in the infographic.
#MineAction #SaveLives #Demining #LandmineFree
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Tuberculosis (TB) is preventable and curable, yet it remains the world’s leading infectious killer.
On #WorldTBDay, we reflect on the progress made, the gaps that remain, and what it will take to finally end TB by 2035. https://bit.ly/4bHrapd
#EndTB #SDG3 #CloseTheGap #APOPO
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#APOPO teams find and destroy landmines & other explosives. Safe land is a vital resource to communities in Angola ready to get back on their feet. These mines were visible when we arrived at the minefield. The team removed and destroyed 110 landmines here. #HeroRATs #StopMines #MineFreeWorld
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Sunday glow up in progress. 💛
While the world slows down, our #HeroRATs are recharging too — ready for the week ahead.
Rest, reset, and take care of yourself today.
#SundayReset #APOPO #SelfCare #ProtectYourPeace
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Around 90% of people harmed by #landmines are civilians, half of those are children.
APOPO’s detection animals are helping change this, clearing hidden explosives so communities can live safely again.
No one should risk their life just to walk home.
#APOPO #MineAction #SavingLives
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Each rat is unique. Recognizing that running away to hide is a natural survival instinct, we gave #Lanner the space and support he needed to build confidence. Through gentle exposure, Lanner learned to focus. Fast forward 3 years: he is thriving as a TB detection rat.
#APOPO #HeroRATs #SavingLives
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A gambian pouched rat with a small camera backpack
a gambian pouched rat on a leash
Have some money left for a good cause this month?
The team behind the landmine clearing hero rats are currently running a fundraiser with a 50% donation match possibility:
www.globalgiving.org/projects/support-apopos-...
#rats #herorats #charity #apopo
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“Just one small positive thought in the morning can change your whole day.” – Dalai Lama
A big shout out to our friends and supporters for believing in us. Your generosity and words of kindness motivate us more than you know!
#APOPO #HeroRATs #SavingLives
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🌱 50+ farmers, researchers & students joined another successful 3-day #SyntropicAgroforestry training in Morogoro through the #APOPO #HeroTREEs Program at SUA. They planted a system with cashew, mango & citrus, learning about climate-resilient farms. #RegenerativeAgriculture
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A rat litter is generally between 3-6 pups that remain undisturbed with mama for the first few weeks. At 4-5 weeks they open their eyes and soon after begin their #socialization and #habituation. Support our pups: bit.ly/3F0tafw
#APOPO #training #heropups #futureheroes
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The African giant pouched rat (Cricetomys ansorgei) has large pouches in its cheeks for storing food. Coarse fur except on their long tail, which helps with balance and coordination. The tails also help dissipate heat for temperature regulation. #HeroRATs #APOPO #powerfulnose
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We’re proud to share that #HeroRATs are featured in Ep6 of "My Best Friend’s an Animal". Produced by Big Wave TV for Love Nature, the series highlights the unique bond between dedicated trainers and African giant pouched rats, and how that partnership helps save lives. #APOPO
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New peer-reviewed research featuring #APOPO has been published in Frontiers. It shows our #HeroRATs can detect petroleum hydrocarbon contamination in soil, and distinguish contaminated soil above regulatory thresholds from clean soil for the first time. bit.ly/4a8r4pP
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When disaster search methods reach their limits, #RescueRATs can help. #APOPO is training rats to locate survivors under rubble. With support from the Svenska Postkodlotteriets Stiftelse and in partnership with GEA Arama Kurtarma .
Watch: youtu.be/rD-gV1if5E0
#postkodeffekten #projectforchange
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Super Sniffers: The Rats That Help Find Tuberculosis
pepunlimited.com/animals/the-...
#Rats #TB #Tuberculosis #Science #AnimalHeroes #SuperSniffers #APOPO #Tanzania #GlobalHealth #MedicalScience #AmazingAnimals #HealthInnovation #STEM #SaveLives #PepUnlimited
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Super Sniffers: The Rats That Help Find Tuberculosis
pepunlimited.com/animals/the-...
#Rats #TB #Tuberculosis #Science #AnimalHeroes #SuperSniffers #APOPO #Tanzania #GlobalHealth #MedicalScience #AmazingAnimals #HealthInnovation #STEM #SaveLives #PepRaise
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Thanks to the support of @undp.org Ukraine,
APOPO & @minesadvisorygroup.bsky.social
are helping Ukraine accelerate safe land release with Technical Survey Dogs.
Learn more: youtu.be/6d08IR8nq20
#APOPO #HeropDOGs #MineAction #TechnicalSurveyDogs #PartnershipForGood
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#APOPO hosted partner TAWA at our Training Center to review progress on our Wildlife Detection Rat project, strengthening detection capacity to combat wildlife trafficking in Tanzania. With support from 🇩🇪 GIZ & Anne Innis Dagg Foundation. #HeroRATs #ProtectBiodiversity
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Before #HeroRATs ever set foot on a minefield, they go through discrimination training: learning what to detect, AND what to ignore. Through carefully structured sessions using positive reinforcement, #APOPO trainers build focus & confidence. #ClickerTraining #PowerfulNose
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Technical Survey Dogs (TSDs) are transforming land release. They search 25–30m lanes in dense vegetation, without manual gridding or vegetation cutting, getting safe land back to communities faster, without compromising safety.
#APOPO #AnimalDetectionSystems #HeroDOGs
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