Magawa the African giant pouched rat cleared more 1.5 million square feet of land mines during his five-year career, making ...

The 7-foot statue honors Magawa, an African giant pouched rat, who detected over 100 land mines throughout his career.

A statue of Magawa the rat who helped to sniff out more than 100 landmines and explosives in Cambodia, has been unveiled.

Although Magawa weighed less than three pounds, his impact was monumental. The African giant pouched rat sniffed out more ...

"The statue we unveil today carries more than form. It carries a message — that even the smallest actor can leave a lasting ...

Rats often divide public opinion. People with pet rats hail them as intelligent and even affectionate creatures. The rats ...

Cambodia has erected a statue to commemorate Magawa, the African giant pouched rat celebrated for his remarkable olfactory ...

Giant African rats may soon be the key to fighting illegal wildlife trafficking. New research from nonprofit APOPO, published Oct. 29, shows that African giant pouched rats can be trained to identify ...

The statue honours the late African giant pouched rat who sniffed out more than 100 landmines during his lifetime.

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) – The Oregon Zoo is welcoming a pair of giant rodents known for their size, smarts and sense of smell. Now, they are ready to be seen by visitors at the zoo, officials announced ...

African giant pouched rats can detect illegally trafficked wildlife, even when it has been concealed among other substances. Source: APOPO, used with permission. The scale of the illegal wildlife ...

Landmines are one of the most dangerous legacies of war, continuing to kill and injure long after the fighting has ended. These hidden threats lurk beneath roads, villages, and fields. Tragically, ...