The African Pouched Rat<\/p>\n
grows to a size<\/p>\n
of \u00a0three feet<\/p>\n
and being nocturnal<\/p>\n
with olfactory maps<\/p>\n
realised in their brains<\/p>\n
Just like muroid APPS<\/p>\n
able to sniff out a variety of stuff<\/p>\n
from TB to landmines<\/p>\n
and if thats \u00a0not enough<\/p>\n
they are hunted for bushmeat<\/p>\n
the poor do exist<\/p>\n
on Rat Meat nutrition<\/p>\n
which seem hard to resist<\/p>\n
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in Morogoro a rat school<\/p>\n
was born<\/p>\n
rats taught from babies<\/p>\n
a kind of New Dawn<\/p>\n
Use of their noses to save many who<\/p>\n
Might otherwise die<\/p>\n
Many do still its true<\/p>\n
being desperately poor<\/p>\n
rats tend to be<\/p>\n
tasty when eaten<\/p>\n
so more<\/p>\n
were being flushed out of the forests
\nusing fire<\/p>\n
a terrible indictment<\/p>\n
and it became dire<\/p>\n
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so to train up these rats<\/p>\n
As sniffer rats they<\/p>\n
Can really find land mines<\/p>\n
if they are in \u00a0their way<\/p>\n
then they are \u00a0targets<\/p>\n
for an explosive force<\/p>\n
But the \u00a0safety of \u00a0farmers<\/p>\n
all par for the coarse<\/p>\n
and thats what they are doing<\/p>\n
hero rats they<\/p>\n
along with their \u00a0trainers<\/p>\n
work land mines each day<\/p>\n
its still very dangerous<\/p>\n
by<\/p>\n
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but so worthwhile<\/p>\n
in risk terms in fact<\/p>\n
it is way off the dial<\/p>\n
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the rats are now seen in a bright<\/p>\n
Vivid \u00a0light<\/p>\n
Complete dedication<\/p>\n
when it goes right<\/p>\n
its a force of argument<\/p>\n
with lateral thinking<\/p>\n
an alleged pest<\/p>\n
is kind of linking<\/p>\n
The programme together<\/p>\n
its seeing stuff \u00a0done<\/p>\n
more and more ordinance<\/p>\n
under the sun<\/p>\n
less and less mishaps<\/p>\n
and people do see<\/p>\n
that these rats are amazing<\/p>\n
consequently<\/p>\n
thousands of land mines are<\/p>\n
discovered this way<\/p>\n
marked then blown up<\/p>\n
which does allay<\/p>\n
the fear people have<\/p>\n
of farming out there<\/p>\n
its clear there are hundrds<\/p>\n
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and more understanding<\/p>\n
exists everywhere<\/p>\n
the villagers the rat catchers<\/p>\n
there is not the despair<\/p>\n
hanging about<\/p>\n
mostly now can see<\/p>\n
the Rats are their friends<\/p>\n
saving them<\/p>\n
earnestly.<\/p>\n
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willing to work hard<\/p>\n
for the lovely treat<\/p>\n
banana not rama<\/p>\n
and peanuts a treat<\/p>\n
the olfactory nerve<\/p>\n
Works overtime<\/p>\n
with results<\/p>\n
Bringing joy<\/p>\n
and a \u00a0need for this rhyme<\/p>\n
the school has extended<\/p>\n
its region to be<\/p>\n
in Cambodia too<\/p>\n
it just works all can see<\/p>\n
the PDSA gave out medals<\/p>\n
as well<\/p>\n
to Magawa the gold medal<\/p>\n
under \u00a0her spell<\/p>\n
Vast \u00a0ordinance discovered<\/p>\n
a good job done well<\/p>\n
and a feather in the cap<\/p>\n
Of the \u00a0teachers<\/p>\n
dedication and wisdom<\/p>\n
the lap of the gods<\/p>\n
saving the lives<\/p>\n
one Rat named Miss Marple<\/p>\n
so inquisitive she<\/p>\n
along with a lot more<\/p>\n
are engaged thankfully<\/p>\n
in clearing the landmines<\/p>\n
in Mozambique<\/p>\n
thousands and thousands<\/p>\n
were left there<\/p>\n
they seek<\/p>\n
through the long hours of training<\/p>\n
to encourage the rats<\/p>\n
to pick up the habit<\/p>\n
and improve their stats<\/p>\n
There are currently several<\/p>\n
rat catchers about<\/p>\n
who train over months<\/p>\n
So there isnt a doubt<\/p>\n
when put out to wander<\/p>\n
the Rats will and do<\/p>\n
find land mines and safeguard<\/p>\n
the people its true<\/p>\n
expectations are high<\/p>\n
and confidence to<\/p>\n
rats reputations<\/p>\n
we know what they do<\/p>\n
But if they are eating them<\/p>\n
surely they might<\/p>\n
forgo that decision<\/p>\n
and see them alright<\/p>\n
its a click and their fed<\/p>\n
thats what they do<\/p>\n
when they smell the aroma<\/p>\n
Its just like \u00a0their clue<\/p>\n
trained up and ready<\/p>\n
and raring to go<\/p>\n
scrupulous warriors<\/p>\n
as we now know<\/p>\n
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Angola Zimbabwe<\/p>\n
and Mozambique<\/p>\n
they work too in Cambodia<\/p>\n
tuberculosis they seek<\/p>\n
samples of sputum<\/p>\n
they can pinpoint and show<\/p>\n
making inroads into beating<\/p>\n
disease like a pro<\/p>\n
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seemingly Pouched Rats<\/p>\n
their reputation<\/p>\n
is improving a lot<\/p>\n
right across the nation<\/p>\n
Studying hard<\/p>\n
and working like mad<\/p>\n
Honourable critters<\/p>\n
and their victories \u00a0add<\/p>\n
hundreds and hundreds<\/p>\n
of explosives are cleared<\/p>\n
banishing problems<\/p>\n
the people have feared<\/p>\n
the consequence \u00a0clearly<\/p>\n
the Rats do things well<\/p>\n
and are saving \u00a0lives<\/p>\n
of the people.<\/p>\n
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The African Pouched Rat grows to a size of \u00a0three feet and being nocturnal with olfactory maps realised in their brains Just like muroid APPS able to sniff out a variety of stuff from TB to landmines and if thats … Continue reading