No Such Thing As A Fish 578: No Such Thing As A Pouched Rat On The Housing Ladder
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Apr 10, 2025 Explore the fascinating world of giant pouched rats, who detect diseases like tuberculosis and even help clear landmines in Tanzania. Delve into the whimsical customs of historical papal conclaves, resembling a reality show with their quirky traditions. Enjoy hilarious anecdotes about luxury dog kennels featuring absurd amenities. Learn about the peculiarities of true crime reenactment shows, revealing the unexpected lives of actors. With humor and insight, these topics spark both laughter and curiosity!
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Carolina the TB-Detecting Rat
- Carolina, a retired African giant pouched rat, detected over 3,000 TB cases, potentially saving thousands of lives.
- She worked in Tanzania, screening phlegm samples much faster than humans.
Sponsor a Pouched Rat
- Sponsor a giant pouched rat through Apopo.
- Visit apopo.org; it costs around £12 per month.
Landmine-Detecting Rats
- Landmine-detecting rats are used in areas potentially containing landmines.
- Two humans, connected by ropes to the rat, walk with the rat sweeping the area between them.