Mali, a Belgian Malinois, is a military working dog.[1] In 2017, he was awarded the People's Dispensary for Sick Animals' Dickin Medal for bravery.[2] As of 2018, he was the only surviving recipient of the Dickin medal.[3]
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edit- ^ Baggini, Julian (17 November 2017). "Mali is surely a hero. But can a dog really be brave?". The Guardian. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
- ^ "Dog Mali awarded medal for Afghanistan bravery". BBC News. 17 November 2017. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
- ^ Lumley, Saskia (22 November 2018). "Honouring the military animals 'who also serve'". The Telegraph. Retrieved 27 November 2019.