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New Rodent Species Found

IZ Reloaded writes "A new species of rodent has been discovered by World Conservation Society researcher Dr. Robert Timmins. He found this creature in a hunter's market in Central Laos. The creature known as Kha-Nyou to the locals is so unique it represents an entire new family of wildlife. Kha-Nyou diverged from other rodents millions of years ago."

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  1. Oh.. by kevcol · · Score: 3, Funny

    I thought this was another exposé on a spammer.

  2. Evolved? by falzer · · Score: 3, Funny

    Nonsense! They were designed that way. I'm sure there is some mention of these animals somewhere in The Bible.

  3. WWF by alexandreracine · · Score: 3, Funny
    Dr Mark Robinson, working with WWF Thailand
    Really?? Hes a Wrestler?
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  4. From TFA by Albinofrenchy · · Score: 5, Funny

    From TFA:

    Found along side the slender faced rodent was four turtles, with comic head bands. Unfortunatly, the rats previous owner, a martial arts expert, was found killed next to the animals...

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  5. Good News for O'Reilly by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    We were just running out of book cover animals.

  6. Why humans rule... by cfalcon · · Score: 3, Funny

    We find a new species, and WE ARE ALREADY EATING IT.

    "What do you know about this rodent?"
    "Very little, we don't yet know where it diverged from modern rodentia. It is, however, *excellent* over rice."

  7. ROUS's? by mattOzan · · Score: 4, Funny

    are they of unusual size? I didn't think they existed...Aargh!

  8. Re:No replacement for Nutria by yarbo · · Score: 5, Funny

    Ratcatching? Think bigger, ratfarming!

  9. Re:Actually, by Lars+T. · · Score: 3, Funny

    God created evolution to punish creatonists.

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