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Magawa the Mine-Sniffing Rat Receives Award for Bravery in Cambodia

September 25, 2020September 25, 2020ANNA SCHAVERIENComments Off on Magawa the Mine-Sniffing Rat Receives Award for Bravery in Cambodia
Magawa, a 5-year-old African giant pouched rat, was recognized with a prestigious honor for his work detecting mines and explosives in Cambodia.
Tagged APOPO (Anti-Persoonsmijnen Ontmijnende Product Ontwikkeling), Awards, Decorations and Honors, Cambodia, Mines, Explosive, Rats, Rodents
ANNA SCHAVERIEN
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