A Rat with a Tiny Backpack Might Just Save Your Life Someday

Most people have very strong views on rodents, either loving or hating the little creatures. Rats have certainly made a name for themselves for being exceptionally clever and being able to fit through nearly invisible nooks and crannies.
In many cases, that makes them very difficult pests to eradicate. In some cases, though, it makes them very promising potential heroes.
The African pouched rat is not the same as the rats we have here in the states, but it is still a rodent. It’s larger th