A landmine-scholar rat in Cambodia has set a new world record by becoming the first rodent in the world to highlight more than 100 mines and other warfare. According to non-profit Epopo, African giant rats have managed to detect 109 landmine and 15 unexplained ordnance items since 2021 since 2021, which trained animals.
Guinness Book of World Records Said In an official statement, the rat’s “important function” was creating a real difference in the safety of Cambodian.
Ronin, who is currently five years old, is described as “hardworking, friendly and comfort” by those who work with him.
Apopo spokesman Lily Shalom said, “Ronin’s success comes from the love of his fast focus, strong work morality and the love of solving the problem.
Meanwhile, his handlener, Fani said: “Ronin’s achievements are a will for the incredible capacity of mice. He is not just a property; he is a valuable partner and partner.”
Apopo has been training mice to detect landmines for almost three decades. Ronin and his comrades are trained to systematically work within the grid pattern and indicate landmine by scratching on the ground. Rats usually work 30 minutes a day and go into retirement when they reach a certain age.
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For decades of decades of civil war, which ended in 1998, Cambodia remains one of the world’s heaviest land countries, with more than 1,000 square kilometers of land still contaminated. It has the highest number of amputes per capita, with more than 40,000 people lost organs for explosives.
Prior to Ronin, it was Magwa who kept a record for detecting most of the explosives. Magawa retired in 2021 over a five -year period with 71 mines and 38 unexpected armaments. Even he was given a brave medal by PDSA Animal Charity for his service, but in January 2022, he is sad since old age.