Discovered: the Giant Rat of Sumatra!
As a Sherlock Holmes fan of long standing, I find this fascinating:
JAKARTA, Indonesia (AP) – 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 Southeast Asian nation, scientists said Monday…
“The giant rat is about five times the size of a typical city rat,” said Kristofer Helgen, a scientist with the Smithsonian Institution in Washington. “With no fear of humans, it apparently came into the camp several times during the trip.”
Hat tip to Dave Barry. ..bruce w..
UPDATED: Honest, I wrote this post before reading Blue Crab Boulevard! ..bruce w..