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Statue Unveiled for Magawa, Heroic Landmine-Detecting Rat

4/5/2026

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A statue honoring Magawa, a landmine-detecting rat trained by Apopo, was unveiled in Siem Reap, Cambodia, on April 4.
Magawa detected over 100 landmines and cleared more than 141,000 square meters.
Magawa received the PDSA Gold Medal in 2020 for his service.
Following Magawa's death in 2022, Apopo called for continued mine clearance toward a 2030 mine-free Cambodia.
Ronin, another Apopo rat, has uncovered 109 landmines since 2021.

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A statue honoring Magawa, a landmine-detecting rat trained by Apopo, was unveiled in Siem Reap, Cambodia, on April 4.
Magawa detected over 100 landmines and cleared more than 141,000 square meters.
Magawa received the PDSA Gold Medal in 2020 for his service.
Following Magawa's death in 2022, Apopo called for continued mine clearance toward a 2030 mine-free Cambodia.
Ronin, another Apopo rat, has uncovered 109 landmines since 2021.