Giant Rat and Pygmy Possum Discovered in “Lost World”
While cruising the hidden jungles of Indonesia scientists discovered a huge rat, which had never been seen before. This new species is about five times the size of your ordinary city rat.
The scientists made the discovery when the rat wandered into their camp. The giant rodent had no fear of humans. Finding new species of animals is extremely rare. Teams of American and Indonesian researchers are attempting to confirm the actual status of the rat.
Giant Rat from Indonesia
Also discovered was a tiny species of marsupial related to the possum. Dubbed the Pygmy Possum because of its unusual size, the possum is reportedly one of the “world’s smallest marsupials.” Marsupials care for their newborn in a pouch. Kangaroos are another example of marsupial.
The Pygmy Possum
These species were discovered in the remote Foja Mountains of Indonesia. Scientists began calling the region, the “Lost World” because humans had almost never visited the area. Also found were countless new exotic species of plants, including palms and butterflies.
”It’s comforting to know that there is a place on Earth so isolated that it remains the absolute realm of wild nature,” said expedition leader Bruce Beehler. You can read more about these amazing animals here.
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This book is set in a Prisoner of War Camp in Japan during World War II. An incredible story. A fantastic tale of survival. I give this book a solid “10″. I recommend this book without reservation. A great read.
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