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Heroic Rat Ronin Sets Record for Landmine Detection

4/6/2025

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Ronin, a remarkable five-year-old African giant pouched rat in Cambodia, has made history by detecting an astonishing 109 landmines and 15 unexploded ordnance since August 2021, earning a Guinness World Record. Trained by the charity APOPO, Ronin's heroic efforts are vital in the ongoing battle against the deadly remnants of war that still threaten lives in the region.

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Ronin, a remarkable five-year-old African giant pouched rat in Cambodia, has made history by detecting an astonishing 109 landmines and 15 unexploded ordnance since August 2021, earning a Guinness World Record. Trained by the charity APOPO, Ronin's heroic efforts are vital in the ongoing battle against the deadly remnants of war that still threaten lives in the region.