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3 days agoOpinion: A well-deserved statue for a hero rat
Magawa, a rat, was honored for detecting land mines in Cambodia, saving lives and earning a statue for his contributions.
"Magawa was one of the best rats we've ever had," said Michael Raine, a program manager in Cambodia for Apopo - a Belgium-based nonprofit that trains animals to detect land mines. "Magawa was calm and focused ... he was gentle and friendly with his handlers. He just had the perfect temperament."