A giant African pouched rat named Magawa has been honoured with a statue in Siem Reap, recognising a remarkable career in detecting landmines and saving lives. A record-breaking lifesaver Trained by the Belgian non-profit APOPO, Magawa used his highly sensitive sense of smell to locate explosives buried beneath the ground. Over a five-year career, he detected more than … [Read more...] about Rat Who Detected Over 100 Land Mines Honored With Statue
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A Medal Has Been Awarded To An African Giant Pouch Rat For Hunting Landmines
Magawa, an African Giant Pouched Rat, is a name that will forever be etched in history for his extraordinary contributions to humanity. Trained to detect landmines and other explosive devices, Magawa spent five years making former conflict zones in Cambodia safer for local communities. His exceptional work earned him global recognition, numerous awards, and admiration from … [Read more...] about A Medal Has Been Awarded To An African Giant Pouch Rat For Hunting Landmines