Shucking all probability and good taste, scientists scouring about Indonesia's remote jungles have stumbled upon a new species of giant rat previously unknown to science or nightmares. The discovery of a new mammal species is quite rare, and so is the discovery of such a disgusting, cringe-inducing creature. According to the Smithsonian's Kristofer Helgen, the rat has "no fear of humans" and came into the scientists' camp several times during their expedition. Unless it's somehow a master gourmet chef, I say we roll the stone back atop its hellish lair and leave undisturbed those things that weren't meant for human eyes. By the way, the researchers also discovered a new species of miniature opossum, but that's a truth of nature that isn't so much terrifying as it is adorable. More details here.
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Nature's Terrifying Truths: Giant Rat Discovered
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