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Giant Fossil Rodent Discovered

Posted by samzenpus on from the fire-swamp dept.

conlaw writes "According a report in today's National Geographic News, scientists in Uruguay have confirmed that a skeleton found by an amateur paleontologist is that of the largest known rodent. Based on the 21-inch-long skull, the scientists have concluded that the creature, who lived between 2 and 4 million years ago, was about the size of a full-grown bull, weighing in at slightly over a ton. Imagine encountering one of these guys in your cozy little cave!"

6 of 47 comments (clear)

  1. Rodents of unusual size? by Eevee · · Score: 5, Funny

    I don't think they exist.

  2. Giant Fossil Rodents? by rueger · · Score: 3, Funny

    Honestly, some of us are really tired of the endless coverage of the US election primaries. Especially the Republicans of which you speak...

    --
    Three Squirrels
  3. Re:well... by PDX · · Score: 3, Funny

    The city of Washington DC was built on a swamp. They drained away all the water but the rats never left. They evolved into lobbyists....

    http://www.theonion.com/content/node/31923

  4. Re:Well.. by jamesh · · Score: 3, Funny

    there is no way i'm clicking on a link labeled "world'o'frats"!!!

  5. Think of the music! by Tr3vin · · Score: 3, Funny

    Imagine the music you could play with those things, that is if you could find a mallet that was large enough.

  6. I, for one... by gmuslera · · Score: 3, Funny

    ... say goodbye to our old giant rats overlords.