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The mysterious Giant Woolly Rat: Largest rodent in Australia and Oceania documented for first time

A six-month expedition to the tropical island of New Guinea has led to a remarkable discovery by a young Czech doctoral candidate from the Biology Center of the Czech Academy of Sciences and the ...
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These 10+ fun facts about capybaras will change how you see the internet's favorite animal (and world's largest rat )

Discover 10+ facts about capybaras and get answers to the top capybara FAQs about care, behavior, habitat, diet, and why the ...
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Capybara Appreciation Day: Celebrating the World’s Biggest Rodents

Capybaras are some of nature’s most interesting animals, known for their sweet personalities and unique social bonds. Florida’s Clearwater Marine Aquarium knows just how beloved these large rodents ...
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See the First Photos and Videos of the Rare Subalpine Woolly Rat, a Massive but Elusive Rodent in New Guinea’s Mountains

Trail cameras recorded nocturnal subalpine woolly rats roaming around in search of plants to eat. Czech Academy of Sciences The subalpine woolly rat lives high in the mountains of New Guinea, where it ...