S4 E2: There are rats in Cambodia that have saved hundreds of lives. These 'Hero Rats' are honoured by huge statues. episode artwork

EPISODE · Jul 16, 2026 · 17 MIN

S4 E2: There are rats in Cambodia that have saved hundreds of lives. These 'Hero Rats' are honoured by huge statues.

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They are small and furry. They are saving hundreds of lives one sniff at a time. In Cambodia, a squad of African giant pouched rats detect buried landmines with extraordinary precision. These heroes have cleared thousands of explosives, giving villages back their land. 8-year old Dhruv from Bengaluru and 11-yr old Advik from Chennai share the wonders of wildlife creatures in this episode.For more1. Read our ⁠newsletter on current affairs (for kids aged 14+) on Substack⁠2. ⁠Subscribe to our children's magazine⁠ (7-17 yrs old) available in print and digital.

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