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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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    Interesting report Greg as I think we have looked at the same lynx last week :). I think you looked…

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    Thanks for your response, Jon. All participants seemed very professional, so I was surprised. It was quite annoying.

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    Thanks Scott - great report. Fun to read about the craft brewery in Bujumbura too.

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