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Prehistoric 'giant rat' found in Thailand from fossil teeth

Phys.org · WORLD · Science · 11/5/2026, 4:11:03 AM

A giant rodent weighing around 30 kilograms (66 pounds) roamed what is now southern Thailand 33 to 35 million years ago, scientists said, after identifying a previously unknown species from two fossilized teeth.

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