Listen "Magawa: The Hero Rat"
Episode Synopsis
In 60 countries across six continents, millions of people live in constant fear of landmines. There are many tactics to remove these explosives, but the most fascinating is using mine sniffing rats. And one of the greatest of those rats is Magawa.
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https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-59951255
https://apopo.org/latest/in-loving-memory-of-magawa/
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Sources
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-59951255
https://apopo.org/latest/in-loving-memory-of-magawa/
APOPO Website: https://apopo.org
History Dispatches is part of the Airwave Media Network: www.airwavemedia.com
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