There are 17 rats currently living at the sanctuary. All at different stages of life and all amazing in their own way. We are huge advocates of rats and try to change the negative perceptions of them. Here they are…..❤️ | Our Amazing Animal World

This is one of the biggest rats in the world. The subalpine woolly rat, which wasn’t described until 1989, is an incredibly elusive species — known for climbing trees at night and hiding in underground burrows and tree canopies during the day in the steep highlands of New Guinea’s rainforest. But now, the rodents — also known for their sharp teeth, thick fur, 3-inch-long paws and for growing to be almost 3 feet and more than 4 pounds — have been captured on film for the first time. Frantisek Vej

Meet the tiny detectives tackling wildlife crime! 🕵️‍♂️🐾 🐀 African giant pouched rats are being trained to help put an end to the illegal wildlife trade, a global market worth up to $20 billion a year. Tanzanian nonprofit APOPO has been teaching these highly intelligent rodents to detect illegal wildlife products like pangolin scales, rhino horn, and ivory with their incredible sense of smell. After six years of training using positive reinforcement, 📈 these little crime-fighters are now nea