Siem Reap is home to two of the most remarkable rodent stories on the planet. One involves rats that save lives. The other involves the world’s most relaxed giant rodents living their best life minutes from Angkor Wat.
The Rats That Save Lives — APOPO and the HeroRATs
APOPO trains African giant pouched rats to detect landmines buried in Cambodian earth. Their small size means they never trigger the mines. Their extraordinary sense of smell clears in minutes what takes a human deminer hours. A visit to APOPO is one of the most quietly moving experiences in Siem Reap.
The Capybaras That Heal Hearts — Molly & Alex at Casa de Capybara
Molly and Alex are the only two capybaras in Cambodia, living in a private habitat designed by a qualified animal husbandry specialist. $10 individual / $30 family package. Open daily 7am-9pm. cms.casadecapybara.com/
Two Rodents. Two Stories. One Extraordinary City.
Visit APOPO in the morning. Meet Molly and Alex in the afternoon. Let capybara energy heal, refresh and make you unreasonably happy to be alive. Two rodents. Two stories. One unforgettable day in Siem Reap.
By Manet Sisamouth | cms.casadecapybara.com/ | apopo.org