(FOX40.COM) — The Sacramento Zoo announced the arrival of three HeroRATs, also known as African giant pouched rats.
African giant pouched rats are a special species of rodent trained by the non-profit organization APOPO to sniff out tuberculosis, landmines and trafficked wildlife products in parts of Africa and Asia.
Guests can see one of the new HeroRATs on Thursday starting at 9:30 a.m. in its brand-new habitat featuring an interactive play structure near the African cheetah habitat.
Sacramento Zoo CEO Dan Simon will unveil the habitat and speak about the new partnership with APOPO…