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There's a war in Afghanistan against hamsters and other varmints.
George Graves, 57, is the equivalent to David Petraeus (emphasis on the "pet," of course) in this battle, and he is perfectly qualified for the position, since he has been a veteran rat trapper since he was a kid growing up in Wichita, Kan.
These days, all the remains from the animals he traps and kills are sent to the Smithsonian Institution, to build up its research collection of genetic material from Afghan mammals.
"Not only is it contributing to airfield safety," Graves said, "but it's also contributing to science worldwide. It's kind of a win-win situation. Except for the animals, of course."
Read more at The Wall Street Journal.
These days, all the remains from the animals he traps and kills are sent to the Smithsonian Institution, to build up its research collection of genetic material from Afghan mammals.
"Not only is it contributing to airfield safety," Graves said, "but it's also contributing to science worldwide. It's kind of a win-win situation. Except for the animals, of course."
Read more at The Wall Street Journal.
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