These giant African rats sniff out tuberculosis in 3 seconds flat, work microscopes take a full day to do. APOPO's HeroRATs are already saving lives across Africa and Asia.
August 23, 2026 at 12:38 PM
These giant African rats sniff out tuberculosis in 3 seconds flat, work microscopes take a full day to do. APOPO's HeroRATs are already saving lives across Africa and Asia.
HeroRAT Serena rolling into the weekend with full cheeks...
Happy #FullCheekFriday ya'll... have a great weekend 🙌
#HeroRATs #CheekPouches #APOPO #FCF
Happy #FullCheekFriday ya'll... have a great weekend 🙌
#HeroRATs #CheekPouches #APOPO #FCF
September 25, 2026 at 5:35 PM
HeroRAT Serena rolling into the weekend with full cheeks...
Happy #FullCheekFriday ya'll... have a great weekend 🙌
#HeroRATs #CheekPouches #APOPO #FCF
Happy #FullCheekFriday ya'll... have a great weekend 🙌
#HeroRATs #CheekPouches #APOPO #FCF
Sorry I wasn’t listening I was just waiting for a chance to bring up HERORATS
December 16, 2024 at 6:28 PM
Sorry I wasn’t listening I was just waiting for a chance to bring up HERORATS
Aziz the streaming HeroRAT continues to do silly damage to our enclosure - he keeps us busy!!! Do you know we have a 24/7 livestream of a HeroRAT? Come visit Aziz on our twitch and youtube!
twitch.tv/herorats
#rats #herorats #rodents
twitch.tv/herorats
#rats #herorats #rodents
September 22, 2026 at 8:33 PM
Aziz the streaming HeroRAT continues to do silly damage to our enclosure - he keeps us busy!!! Do you know we have a 24/7 livestream of a HeroRAT? Come visit Aziz on our twitch and youtube!
twitch.tv/herorats
#rats #herorats #rodents
twitch.tv/herorats
#rats #herorats #rodents
Have APOPO’s HeroRATs changed the way you think about rats? 🐀
Using their noses, HeroRATs help detect landmines and TB, while others are being trained for new humanitarian and conservation applications.
What has surprised you most?
#APOPO #HeroRATs #RethinkRats #WorkingAnimals #MineAction
Using their noses, HeroRATs help detect landmines and TB, while others are being trained for new humanitarian and conservation applications.
What has surprised you most?
#APOPO #HeroRATs #RethinkRats #WorkingAnimals #MineAction
July 20, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Have APOPO’s HeroRATs changed the way you think about rats? 🐀
Using their noses, HeroRATs help detect landmines and TB, while others are being trained for new humanitarian and conservation applications.
What has surprised you most?
#APOPO #HeroRATs #RethinkRats #WorkingAnimals #MineAction
Using their noses, HeroRATs help detect landmines and TB, while others are being trained for new humanitarian and conservation applications.
What has surprised you most?
#APOPO #HeroRATs #RethinkRats #WorkingAnimals #MineAction
The HeroRATs stream got a fresh coat of paint! Come check out and watch over Aziz the HeroRAT on our twitch and youtube!
www.twitch.tv/herorats
www.twitch.tv/herorats
September 9, 2026 at 12:11 AM
The HeroRATs stream got a fresh coat of paint! Come check out and watch over Aziz the HeroRAT on our twitch and youtube!
www.twitch.tv/herorats
www.twitch.tv/herorats
Not all innovation needs machines.
At APOPO, simple, low-tech solutions — like training HeroRATs to detect landmines & TB — are saving lives every day.
#APOPO #HeroRATs #Innovation #LowTech
At APOPO, simple, low-tech solutions — like training HeroRATs to detect landmines & TB — are saving lives every day.
#APOPO #HeroRATs #Innovation #LowTech
November 7, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Not all innovation needs machines.
At APOPO, simple, low-tech solutions — like training HeroRATs to detect landmines & TB — are saving lives every day.
#APOPO #HeroRATs #Innovation #LowTech
At APOPO, simple, low-tech solutions — like training HeroRATs to detect landmines & TB — are saving lives every day.
#APOPO #HeroRATs #Innovation #LowTech
Happiness is a trail of bananas for a Hero... Happy #FullCheekFriday from Chaya 🐭
#helloweekend #HeroRATs #FCF #APOPO #ASMR
#helloweekend #HeroRATs #FCF #APOPO #ASMR
September 11, 2026 at 2:35 PM
Happiness is a trail of bananas for a Hero... Happy #FullCheekFriday from Chaya 🐭
#helloweekend #HeroRATs #FCF #APOPO #ASMR
#helloweekend #HeroRATs #FCF #APOPO #ASMR
While the world focuses on football fields, HeroRATs help make fields safe.
A huge thank-you to @bretsaalwaechter for generously sharing his time and creative skills to create the video and photos for the HeroRAT Cup.
#HeroRATCup #WorldCup #HeroRATs #APOPO #MineAction
A huge thank-you to @bretsaalwaechter for generously sharing his time and creative skills to create the video and photos for the HeroRAT Cup.
#HeroRATCup #WorldCup #HeroRATs #APOPO #MineAction
July 9, 2026 at 6:08 PM
While the world focuses on football fields, HeroRATs help make fields safe.
A huge thank-you to @bretsaalwaechter for generously sharing his time and creative skills to create the video and photos for the HeroRAT Cup.
#HeroRATCup #WorldCup #HeroRATs #APOPO #MineAction
A huge thank-you to @bretsaalwaechter for generously sharing his time and creative skills to create the video and photos for the HeroRAT Cup.
#HeroRATCup #WorldCup #HeroRATs #APOPO #MineAction
This sunday i’ll be joined by @thisisgoblin.bsky.social @nilboglive.bsky.social @misslalavt.bsky.social and @ashleynichols.bsky.social to look at your hear me outs to raise money for APOPO’s HeroRATS!
See you then for a chaotic fun time!! 😗
See you then for a chaotic fun time!! 😗
June 6, 2026 at 1:55 AM
This sunday i’ll be joined by @thisisgoblin.bsky.social @nilboglive.bsky.social @misslalavt.bsky.social and @ashleynichols.bsky.social to look at your hear me outs to raise money for APOPO’s HeroRATS!
See you then for a chaotic fun time!! 😗
See you then for a chaotic fun time!! 😗
It's Monday. Time to rejoin the rat race...
Our HeroRATs have already clocked in, helping teams locate landmines.
They do get a better deal than most of us, though: HeroRATs only work or train for about 30 minutes every morning. It's a pretty good gig.
#HeroRATs #MineAction #Cambodia #APOPO
Our HeroRATs have already clocked in, helping teams locate landmines.
They do get a better deal than most of us, though: HeroRATs only work or train for about 30 minutes every morning. It's a pretty good gig.
#HeroRATs #MineAction #Cambodia #APOPO
July 27, 2026 at 2:01 PM
It's Monday. Time to rejoin the rat race...
Our HeroRATs have already clocked in, helping teams locate landmines.
They do get a better deal than most of us, though: HeroRATs only work or train for about 30 minutes every morning. It's a pretty good gig.
#HeroRATs #MineAction #Cambodia #APOPO
Our HeroRATs have already clocked in, helping teams locate landmines.
They do get a better deal than most of us, though: HeroRATs only work or train for about 30 minutes every morning. It's a pretty good gig.
#HeroRATs #MineAction #Cambodia #APOPO
#APOPO is now LIVE!
Come visit our Twitch and see HeroRAT Aziz, on camera 24/7. Come hang out with community members and watch Aziz do his daily routine and training with his caretaker, Erin!
https://www.twitch.tv/herorats
#HeroRATs #AnimalLiveStream
Come visit our Twitch and see HeroRAT Aziz, on camera 24/7. Come hang out with community members and watch Aziz do his daily routine and training with his caretaker, Erin!
https://www.twitch.tv/herorats
#HeroRATs #AnimalLiveStream
August 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM
#APOPO is now LIVE!
Come visit our Twitch and see HeroRAT Aziz, on camera 24/7. Come hang out with community members and watch Aziz do his daily routine and training with his caretaker, Erin!
https://www.twitch.tv/herorats
#HeroRATs #AnimalLiveStream
Come visit our Twitch and see HeroRAT Aziz, on camera 24/7. Come hang out with community members and watch Aziz do his daily routine and training with his caretaker, Erin!
https://www.twitch.tv/herorats
#HeroRATs #AnimalLiveStream
I was lucky enough to meet some of the HeroRats on a trip to Cambodia where they have been doing amazing work sniffing out mines. Incredible creatures.
August 23, 2026 at 5:58 PM
I was lucky enough to meet some of the HeroRats on a trip to Cambodia where they have been doing amazing work sniffing out mines. Incredible creatures.
Meet our HeroRATs at the Sacramento Zoo!
Three APOPO HeroRATs are helping visitors discover the incredible power of their sense of smell—and how rats can help protect wildlife and save lives.
Watch their story
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEyu...
Three APOPO HeroRATs are helping visitors discover the incredible power of their sense of smell—and how rats can help protect wildlife and save lives.
Watch their story
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEyu...
New 'HeroRATS' exhibit opens at the Sacramento Zoo
YouTube video by KCRA 3
www.youtube.com
August 20, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Meet our HeroRATs at the Sacramento Zoo!
Three APOPO HeroRATs are helping visitors discover the incredible power of their sense of smell—and how rats can help protect wildlife and save lives.
Watch their story
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEyu...
Three APOPO HeroRATs are helping visitors discover the incredible power of their sense of smell—and how rats can help protect wildlife and save lives.
Watch their story
www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEyu...
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
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
March 29, 2026 at 6:51 PM
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
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
A sneak peek of the MYSTERY ORB rat felt. free him (by bidding for charity)
tiltify.com/@herorats-ap...
tiltify.com/@herorats-ap...
December 10, 2025 at 8:50 PM
A sneak peek of the MYSTERY ORB rat felt. free him (by bidding for charity)
tiltify.com/@herorats-ap...
tiltify.com/@herorats-ap...
Your reminder that the @herorats.bsky.social APOPO HeroRats have a live cam!
Currently sleepy time....
#APOPO #HeroRats
www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9UF...
Currently sleepy time....
#APOPO #HeroRats
www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9UF...
APOPO 24/7 LIVE RAT CAM WITH AZIZ THE RAT! 🐀
YouTube video by APOPO
www.youtube.com
September 19, 2026 at 12:44 PM
Your reminder that the @herorats.bsky.social APOPO HeroRats have a live cam!
Currently sleepy time....
#APOPO #HeroRats
www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9UF...
Currently sleepy time....
#APOPO #HeroRats
www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9UF...
HeroRAT Caruso is taking his time over avocado and banana. After all, every star deserves the stage to himself. 🍌🥑
#FullCheekFriday #HeroRATs #APOPO #FCF
#FullCheekFriday #HeroRATs #APOPO #FCF
July 31, 2026 at 4:01 PM
HeroRAT Caruso is taking his time over avocado and banana. After all, every star deserves the stage to himself. 🍌🥑
#FullCheekFriday #HeroRATs #APOPO #FCF
#FullCheekFriday #HeroRATs #APOPO #FCF
Not everyone loves rats — until they discover ours.
Gentle, intelligent, and trained to save lives, APOPO’s HeroRATs use their sense of smell to find landmines and detect TB. When you see what they do, it’s hard not to love them.
#APOPO #HeroRATs #ScienceForGood #ratsareawesome
Gentle, intelligent, and trained to save lives, APOPO’s HeroRATs use their sense of smell to find landmines and detect TB. When you see what they do, it’s hard not to love them.
#APOPO #HeroRATs #ScienceForGood #ratsareawesome
December 5, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Not everyone loves rats — until they discover ours.
Gentle, intelligent, and trained to save lives, APOPO’s HeroRATs use their sense of smell to find landmines and detect TB. When you see what they do, it’s hard not to love them.
#APOPO #HeroRATs #ScienceForGood #ratsareawesome
Gentle, intelligent, and trained to save lives, APOPO’s HeroRATs use their sense of smell to find landmines and detect TB. When you see what they do, it’s hard not to love them.
#APOPO #HeroRATs #ScienceForGood #ratsareawesome
Weekend loading... 🐭
Happy #FullCheekFriday May the sun shine warm on your face this weekend! ☀️
#HelloWeekend #HeroRATs #FCF #AfricanGiantPouchedRat
Happy #FullCheekFriday May the sun shine warm on your face this weekend! ☀️
#HelloWeekend #HeroRATs #FCF #AfricanGiantPouchedRat
July 10, 2026 at 11:35 AM
Weekend loading... 🐭
Happy #FullCheekFriday May the sun shine warm on your face this weekend! ☀️
#HelloWeekend #HeroRATs #FCF #AfricanGiantPouchedRat
Happy #FullCheekFriday May the sun shine warm on your face this weekend! ☀️
#HelloWeekend #HeroRATs #FCF #AfricanGiantPouchedRat
HeroRAT Jordan has his Full Cheek Friday priorities straight: avocado, avocado, and more avocado. 🥑
#FullCheekFriday #HeroRATs #APOPO #FCF
#FullCheekFriday #HeroRATs #APOPO #FCF
July 24, 2026 at 4:45 PM
HeroRAT Jordan has his Full Cheek Friday priorities straight: avocado, avocado, and more avocado. 🥑
#FullCheekFriday #HeroRATs #APOPO #FCF
#FullCheekFriday #HeroRATs #APOPO #FCF
Happy #WorldRatDay 🐭
At APOPO, rats are life-savers — detecting landmines and helping make land safe again for communities. Today on Mine Awareness Day, we celebrate our #HeroRATs and the incredible impact they have every day.
#IMAD2026 #SavingLives
At APOPO, rats are life-savers — detecting landmines and helping make land safe again for communities. Today on Mine Awareness Day, we celebrate our #HeroRATs and the incredible impact they have every day.
#IMAD2026 #SavingLives
April 4, 2026 at 8:56 AM
Happy #WorldRatDay 🐭
At APOPO, rats are life-savers — detecting landmines and helping make land safe again for communities. Today on Mine Awareness Day, we celebrate our #HeroRATs and the incredible impact they have every day.
#IMAD2026 #SavingLives
At APOPO, rats are life-savers — detecting landmines and helping make land safe again for communities. Today on Mine Awareness Day, we celebrate our #HeroRATs and the incredible impact they have every day.
#IMAD2026 #SavingLives