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HomeAustralasiaNew Giant Rat in New Guinea
10 September 2009
Australasia

New Giant Rat in New Guinea

If you happen to be passing by and find yourself in the neighbourhood…. then why not stop by this Volcano

New Species Of Giant Rat Discovered In Crater Of Volcano
ScienceDaily (Sep. 9, 2009) — A Smithsonian Institution biologist, working with the Natural History Unit of the BBC, has discovered a new species of giant rat on a filmmaking expedition to a remote rainforest in New Guinea.

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  1. wildlifeship on Quick Trip to Lao for Langurs15 January 2026

    Always love your reports Coke.

  2. Samuel Marlin on Rodent / bat ID request – Tai Forest15 January 2026

    Thanks for the feedback Ben. I agree for (B) and I was actually relying on what Jon considered in his…

  3. Jon Hall on Trip Report – Numbats, Bilbies & More in Western Australia15 January 2026

    Great report Dalton! Thanks and hope you will send more

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    Hi Samuel, (B) Does look like a Malacomys but I don't believe they can be identified to species level by…

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