Who / What
Magawa was a Southern giant pouched rat that worked as a HeroRAT sniffing out landmines in Cambodia for the non-governmental organization APOPO. It was the most successful landmine-sniffing rat in the organization's history.
Background & History
Magawa was a Southern giant pouched rat (Cricetomys ansorgei) that operated from November 2013 to January 2022. It worked to sniff out landmines in Cambodia for the non-governmental organization APOPO, which trains rats to detect landmines and tuberculosis. Magawa received the PDSA Gold Medal in 2020 for its success.
Why Notable
Magawa was the most successful landmine-sniffing rat in the history of the organization. It played a crucial role in training rats to detect landmines and tuberculosis. Its achievements led to it receiving the PDSA Gold Medal in 2020.
In the News
The entity is associated with the work of sniffing out landmines and tuberculosis detection through rats, as part of the APOPO program. It is recognized for its success in this specialized field.
