A statue of Magawa, a mine-detecting rat, has been unveiled in Cambodia, marking the first time a rat has been honored with a statue in the country. Magawa was awarded a medal for his lifesaving work. According to reports, Magawa could search an area the size of a tennis court in 20 minutes and cleared over 141,000 square meters of land during his active years.
Landmines remain a significant risk in Cambodia, with over a million people estimated to live and work in areas where mines are present. The country aims to be mine-free by 2030.