Environment New Species of Giant Rat found in 'Lost Volcano'

[The Helper]

A new species of giant rat has been discovered deep in the jungle of Papua New Guinea.

The rat, which has no fear of humans, measures 82cm long, placing it among the largest species of rat known anywhere in the world.

The creature, which has not yet been formally described, was discovered by an expedition team filming the BBC programme Lost Land of the Volcano.

It is one of a number of exotic animals found by the expedition team.

BBC - Earth News - Giant rat found in 'lost volcano'

news.bbc.co.uk

 

[Atreyu]

It doesn't look any different from all other rats. -_-

 

[Samael88]

To above poster:
It looks bigger

This is awesome I want one as a pet
It looks so friendly as well
It's amazing how it keeps calm like that when it is close to humans

 

[Varine]

Cute little buggers.

I was hoping it would be like a giant Morrowind rat. I was hoping some Cliff Racers would be there too.

 

[T.s.e]

First you find the giant rats, then you find giant fleas, then you find giant birds, and then you find giant humans.

It's giantville :O

 

[Jesus4Lyf]

So. Does it drop gold when it dies??

 

[tom_mai78101]

I want a Ratatouille!!

 

[The Helper]

Since the rat has never seen humans it has no fear of humans.

 

[Prometheus]

Use beartraps before they infest the US.

 

[FireCat]

Use beartraps before they infest the US.

Why not cuddle with it.. Insted? lol

 

[Azlier]

Are giant rats good eatin'?

 

[WastedSavior]

Well heck, turns out my dog is actually a giant rat.

I love that he starts petting the rat in the video.

 

[Weegee]

My cat has sadly killed rats bigger then that D:

 

[tom_mai78101]

Since the rat has never seen humans it has no fear of humans.

Actually, it hasn't seen any other animals other than themselves. Else, they should be running away from anything larger than themselves.

 

[Duwenbasden]

awesome, the Siberian Hamster made it to Papua New Guinea.

 

[Wiseman_2]

Actually, it hasn't seen any other animals other than themselves. Else, they should be running away from anything larger than themselves.

It doesn't mention this in the article...

Also, this program starts tonight. Should be quite interesting.

 

[tom_mai78101]

It doesn't mention this in the article...

Also, this program starts tonight. Should be quite interesting.

Can't watch it over here. *sigh*

 

[DogOfHavoc]

Quick defend Uriel.