A HeroRAT in Training (Photo by APOPO)
Giant pouched African rats have a nose for success.
The problem is, APOPO’s rats need the support of more humans. Even heroes need heroes.
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And while you are reading, keep the following in mind. Seventy countries have buried, unexploded land mines–deadly remnants of war. Six million land mines lie buried in Angola, alone. In 2008, land mines claimed 5,200 casualties worldwide. To add to the toll, the presence or suspected presence of land mines in agricultural fields has removed significant acreage of fertile soil from use in affected countries, reducing the ability of vulnerable communities to provide for themselves.
By the way, Gina Misiroglu of Red Room put me in touch with the AOL editorial staff, which is one of the wonderful ways she is bringing traffic to Red Room and getting attention for Red Room’s authors. Thank you, Gina!
Warm wishes,
Laurel Anne Hill (Author of “Heroes Arise”)
http://www.laurelannehill.com