rodents

  • Bones of Extinct Giant Cloud Rats Found in Philippine Cave

    Bones of Extinct Giant Cloud Rats Found in Philippine Cave

    Alongside the tiny humans that once inhabited the Philippines lived several hitherto unknown species of giant rats, according to a new study published today in the Journal of Mammalogy. The research broadens our understanding of the twig on the tree of life constituted by these giant cloud rats, showing the rodents had more radiations than…


  • The ‘Shower Rat’ Is Very Obviously Not Showering

    The ‘Shower Rat’ Is Very Obviously Not Showering

    It’s very easy to look at an animal mimicking a human-like behaviour and think, “Wow! That animal is doing a human thing! It looks so cute and happy.” (Because humans are so cute and happy, right?) That is almost never the case. If an animal looks weird, it probably is weird – and not in…