Magawa, award-winning African rat that helped discover over 100 landmines in Cambodia, dies
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Magawa, the African giant pouched rat who made a name for himself for helping discover over 100 landmines in Cambodia, passed away “peacefully” over the weekend, the charity that trained him, APOPO, said in a statement. The celebrated rat was 8. Born and raised in Tanzania, Magawa received a gold medal for his sniffing prowess....