FfFfFfFF 58,117 Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Magawa, a 5-year-old African giant pouched rat, was recognized with a prestigious honor for his work detecting mines and explosives in Cambodia. The medal awarded on Friday lauded the “lifesaving bravery and devotion to duty” for work detecting land mines in Cambodia. Its recipient: a rat named Magawa. Magawa is the first rat to receive the award — a gold medal bestowed by the People’s Dispensary for Sick Animals, a British charity, that is often called the “animal’s George Cross” after an honor usually given to civilians that recognizes acts of bravery and heroism. “Magawa’s work directly saves and changes the lives of men, women and children who are impacted by these land mines,” said Jan McLoughlin, the director general of the charity, which bestowed the award in an online ceremony. “Every discovery he makes reduces the risk of injury or death for local people.” For now, Emily Malcolm, a P.D.S.A. spokeswoman, said the rat might be in line for a more edible bonus. “I hear he’s partial to bananas and peanuts,” she said, “so I’m sure he will be getting a few extra treats.” Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/25/world/europe/giant-rat-magawa-medal.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonkers 30,860 Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 I heard he gets a free dessert next time he's in NYC at that Joannes Rattoria Remember to like and subscribe, and click on the bell icon to get the latest updates Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blastertoyo 22,734 Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 “Gaga I smell a fire, can I have bananas?” please enlighten me to death Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SHALLOW 16,469 Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 So cute Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaLa 19,898 Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 omg an angel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babel 41,637 Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madam Margolyes 7,783 Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Congrats Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quartz 12,762 Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 What will it do with a medal tho Inside, we are really made the same. 🕊 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chic 20,830 Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Dassa good boy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VOLANTIS 16,502 Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 13 minutes ago, Quartz said: What will it do with a medal tho Holds as much practical use as it would for a human, what do you mean? I'll lift you 3 inches off the ground and drag you to a meter and a half Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Illuminati 15,965 Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 When the air smells like Joanne Trattoria pasta and not a deadly explosive Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suuus 5,632 Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 Ahhh he is so cute Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quartz 12,762 Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 2 minutes ago, VOLANTIS said: Holds as much practical use as it would for a human, what do you mean? At least humans have sentimentality. Rats won't even see its value Inside, we are really made the same. 🕊 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jose P 23,341 Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 27 minutes ago, Quartz said: What will it do with a medal tho Like people do anything with medals other than showing off Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miel 15,009 Posted October 9, 2020 Share Posted October 9, 2020 This is so cute fjsdjfkjhgjkshfs But! Also a testament to how terrible western imperial history still affects areas of SE Asia today. The fact that undetonated land mines from the US (and others) still kill people in Cambodia and Vietnam today is sickening. 3 points in and ready for more Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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