RATS With Backpacks: Dr. Donna Kean and Her Work at APOPO - Paperback

FormatBook

Language English

ISBN-13 / SKU 9798991498234

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by J. N. Courtney (Author)

RATS With Backpacks: A Remarkable True Story

Do you wonder about what's inside of those tiny packs and why they wear them?

Be curious and open up this book! Be inspired by intelligent rats who are trained to save people's lives because of their powerful sense of smell (a scent superpower)!Discover the story about of a Scottish girl whose love of animals led her to become an animal behavior scientist training these amazing rats.A heartwarming, true story is brought to life with vibrant images from Dr. Kean, APOPO*, Living Links, the University of Kent, Alamy, Shutterstock and Dreamstime. This a book to share with the whole family. It will inspire you to learn more about how people can work with animals and make a difference in the world!*APOPO is a Belgian, non-profit organization which trains rats and dogs to save lives. APOPO's goal is researching and developing scent detection applications for these animals to save human lives and improve the environment.

Number of Pages: 44

Dimensions: 0.11 x 11 x 8.5 IN

Publication Date: March 18, 2025

$24.81

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