Lost world of fanged frogs and giant rats discovered

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Lost world of fanged frogs and giant rats discovered

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http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2 ... new-guinea

with 15-picture gallery on the right.

fascinating how rapidly speciation can occur (and neat pics!)

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An incredible find. I'd love to visit that area, if only to walk through the woods and rivers.
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Giant rats!

I always knew R.O.U.S.'s were for real . . .

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Jrosemary wrote:Giant rats!

I always knew R.O.U.S.'s were for real . . .
I LOL'd

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