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Heroic Rat Ronin Breaks Landmine Detection Record in Cambodia

4/4/2025

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Ronin, a remarkable African pouched rat in Cambodia, has made history by detecting 109 landmines and 15 unexploded ordnance since August 2021. Celebrated by Guinness World Records, Ronin has outshone the previous record-holder, Magawa. His extraordinary contributions are vital in the ongoing battle against the remnants of war, helping to make Cambodia safer for its people.

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Ronin, a remarkable African pouched rat in Cambodia, has made history by detecting 109 landmines and 15 unexploded ordnance since August 2021. Celebrated by Guinness World Records, Ronin has outshone the previous record-holder, Magawa. His extraordinary contributions are vital in the ongoing battle against the remnants of war, helping to make Cambodia safer for its people.