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Heroic Rat Ronin Finds 109 Landmines, Sets Record

4/8/2025

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Ronin, a remarkable African giant pouched rat, has made history by uncovering 109 landmines and 15 unexploded ordnance in Cambodia, earning a Guinness World Record. Trained by the nonprofit APOPO, Ronin's heroic efforts are vital in making dangerous, mine-riddled areas safer, bringing hope to communities still haunted by the remnants of past conflicts.

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Story summary

Ronin, a remarkable African giant pouched rat, has made history by uncovering 109 landmines and 15 unexploded ordnance in Cambodia, earning a Guinness World Record. Trained by the nonprofit APOPO, Ronin's heroic efforts are vital in making dangerous, mine-riddled areas safer, bringing hope to communities still haunted by the remnants of past conflicts.