The Ukrainian army is training raccoon sappers
In the sapper unit of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, stationed in Kharkov, they plan to teach raccoons explosives.
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About it writes Lenta ru with reference to a report from Channel 5.
This spring, the unit received a raccoon nicknamed Hook - it was captured from hunting dogs. After treating the animal, military dog handlers found a mate for it - the raccoon Alice.
For a pair of raccoons, sappers built a special enclosure. Dog handlers said they were expecting their offspring to teach the animals how to search for explosives.
The so-called raccoon is common in Eurasia. This is a nocturnal animal and goes into hibernation in winter. A very resilient animal, rarely gets sick, and actively defends itself from predators. Lives no more than 20 years.
In North America, the raccoon is often kept at home as a pet. However, his trainability is questioned by zoologists. In nature, the raccoon is curious, aggressive and cunning.
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