adventuregal Posted September 19, 2003 Share Posted September 19, 2003 From BBC news. Link: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/3120950.stm "Giant rodent astonishes science" The fossil remains of a gigantic rodent that looked something like a monster guinea pig have been identified by scientists in Venezuela. The rodent would have been in and out of the water The 700-kilogram beast - about the size of a buffalo - lived among the reeds and grasses of an ancient river system that threaded its way into the Caribbean Sea eight million years ago. Researchers think the creature, which was 10 times as big as today's largest rodents, could have run in huge packs. Evidence suggests it also had to dodge the constant attentions of super-sized crocodiles and carnivorous birds, which stood three metres tall. The discovery of "Guinea-zilla", as some have already dubbed it, is reported in the journal Science and it continues from there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iain Posted September 19, 2003 Share Posted September 19, 2003 sucker tries to bivy next to that might get a dislocated shoulder or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dru Posted September 19, 2003 Share Posted September 19, 2003 snafflesaurus! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alpinfox Posted September 19, 2003 Share Posted September 19, 2003 Jesus! Remember to zip up your tents tonight! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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