Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 08:39am on 06 Apr 2025,Sunday International
Ronin, an African giant pouched rat trained by the Belgian charity APOPO, has set a new Guinness World Record by detecting 109 landmines and 15 unexploded ordnance items in Cambodia since 2021. His remarkable achievements underscore the effectiveness of using trained rats in humanitarian demining efforts. Cambodia remains heavily affected by landmines due to decades of conflict, with significant casualties reported over the years. Ronin's contributions have been instrumental in clearing contaminated land, thereby enhancing safety and supporting local communities. His handler, Phanny, regards him as both an asset and a valued partner in their mission to eliminate landmines. (PC: Getty Images & Apopo saves lives)
