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Last month APOPO were excited to announce the appointment of the organisations new Head of Training and Behavioural Research. Dr. Cynthia Fast holds a Ph.D. and Master’s degree in Psychology specialising in Learning and Behaviour and Behavioural Neuroscience from UCLA. Cindy has more than ten years of experience conducting behavioural research with a variety of species including […]

The African giant pouched rat has become famous for its size and remarkable ability to save lives by sniffing out landmines and tuberculosis. The animal is found throughout sub-Saharan Africa above South Africa with four main species identified – Cricetomys gambianus, Cricetomys emini, Cricetomys ansorgei, and Cricetomys kivuensis. What species are the HeroRATs? The HeroRATs

What comes to mind when you think of rats? Disease, death, or the creatures scampering just a feet away from you on the subway? It’s time to rethink everything you’ve ever thought about rats and discover these amazing creatures for yourself. Rethink Rats FactsFact #1: Rats laugh when tickled. In fact, tickling has even been shown to

You may recognise this iconic image from the trailer for latest instalment of the Jurassic Park series, this summer’s blockbuster movie, Jurassic World. We promise not to give away any spoilers about the film here but we do want to explore one of the main themes of the film: Clicker Training. It is no secret