and what kind of cats are we talking about here? teacup/dwarf/maldeformed cats which are 10 times as small as house cats? All of the cats I've seen are much bigger than that rat.
Out of curiosity spurred by the first commenter, I found some articles on the internet that estimate the rat to weigh about 3.3 pounds, which is less than half the weight of a typical cat. of course, that doesn't change the fact that it's enormous for a rat.
At last, there's an island that isn't Madagascar that's yielding a new species. Unfortunately, it's a rat. A giant, cat-sized, wooly rat.
Papua New Guinea's Mount Bosavi and its crater are home to all sorts of giant rats, which makes it a charming place in all sorts of ways. Bosavi, which hasn't ever seen much in terms of human visitation, promises to present all sorts of new and isolated species, including more giant rats, fish, bats, insects, and of course spiders.
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Close this window Jump to comment formAaww, it's so cute! looks like a furry guineapig.
and what kind of cats are we talking about here? teacup/dwarf/maldeformed cats which are 10 times as small as house cats? All of the cats I've seen are much bigger than that rat.
September 10, 2009
It's adorable, what are you talking about?
September 10, 2009
It just needs a good scritch behind its left ear.
September 10, 2009
Don't forget the fanged frogs!
September 10, 2009
Out of curiosity spurred by the first commenter, I found some articles on the internet that estimate the rat to weigh about 3.3 pounds, which is less than half the weight of a typical cat. of course, that doesn't change the fact that it's enormous for a rat.
September 10, 2009
Oooh, it's an ROUS! :)
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=R.O.U.S.
September 10, 2009
But we still do not know if it is fully grown yet.
September 19, 2009
Looks like an R.o.U.S. (Rodent of Unusual Size)!
'Princess Bride' fans, you are welcome. ;)
September 19, 2009