[Ammi]

...yeah, they’re weight triggered, of course...but that’s apparently not why rats are used...they’re used because of their high intelligence in that they are able to be trained...and obviously certain countries have more of an abundance of rats, so that’s a consideration as well..


...obviously, Magawa has been recognised with his award because he’s a survivor...but there will be many, many animal heroes who won’t survive, so I totally see what Cal’s thoughts are as well...but it’s sadly something which some areas in countries have to do to preserve human life...it’s not something we have to imagine in a very real way, as others do...it’s like when they put these disclaimers on movies etc...’no rat/dog was harmed in the making of...’...?...well sadly...many, many are is the reality...but many human lives will also be saved in that making of...