Hero Rat Magawa, Landmine Detector, Honored with Giant Statue

Magawa, a hero rat credited with sniffing out over 100 landmines, has been honored with a giant statue. The rat was celebrated for its life-saving work by Apopo, a nonprofit that trains animals for mine detection.

8 Apr, 09:00 — 8 Apr, 09:00

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Hero rat who sniffed out over 100 land mines is honored with giant statue

“Magawa was one of the best rats we’ve ever had,” said Michael Raine, who works for Apopo, a nonprofit that trains animals to detect land mines.

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