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Meet Patron, the Ukrainian War Hero

Season 42 Episode 16 | 3m 00s

Meet Patron, the bomb-detecting Jack Russell terrier who has saved countless lives. His exceptional sense of smell and small size make him a great fit for his newfound career as a bomb-sniffing dog.

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