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Giant rat found in remote jungle



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RESEARCHERS in a remote jungle in Indonesia have discovered a giant rat and a tiny possum that are apparently new to science, underscoring the stunning biodiversity of the south-east Asian nation.
"The giant rat is about five times the size of a typical city rat," said scientist Kristofer Helgen. "It has no fear of humans."

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1

hassan i sabbah,

edinburgh 17/12/2007 13:15:10
Tastes a bit like chicken!
2

Taras Shevchenko,

17/12/2007 13:26:39
where's Jimmy Cagney when you need him?
3

Boy Wonder,

17/12/2007 14:13:36
The same rats can be found in the Scottish Parly under the names, New Labour, Lib Dems and Tory!!
4

Lord Darnley,

17/12/2007 16:38:07
No doubt is was near the very big mushroons.
#3.
Is that realy the best you can do?
5

JayDeeTee,

17/12/2007 18:49:28
Wondered where Roland's been hiding.
6

MarkInAlpine,

Alpine, Texas 17/12/2007 21:21:24
Might this be Sir Arthur Conan Doyles "Giant Rat of Sumatra"?
I saw another news article stating this animal was found near Jakarta, which is in the same general area.

 

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