Still Waters Posted September 27, 2017 #1 Share Posted September 27, 2017 A new species of rat that is nearly half a metre long and can reputedly crack open coconuts with its teeth has been discovered on the Solomon Islands. However the animal, unique to the remote Pacific islands, may soon become extinct as forestry companies are cutting down the rainforest where it lives. For years, local people had told scientists about the “vika”. But, after searching without success, the scientists had begun to doubt the stories of a giant, tree-dwelling rat. http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/rat-giant-news-species-solomon-islands-vika-coconut-teeth-critically-endangered-extinct-a7968566.html 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Commander Travis Posted September 27, 2017 #2 Share Posted September 27, 2017 It's not in Sumatra is it? Could the world be ready for it at last? Giant Rat of Sumatra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nostrodumbass Posted September 27, 2017 #3 Share Posted September 27, 2017 Scientists discover possible new species of giant rat - said scientists capture and kill the rat to examine the skull - they discover it is a new species - they discover they killed the last one - look for new species - repeat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolci Posted September 27, 2017 #4 Share Posted September 27, 2017 (edited) I did not realise teeth can be "powerful". What does that even mean??? Edited September 27, 2017 by Rolci Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Still Waters Posted September 27, 2017 Author #5 Share Posted September 27, 2017 49 minutes ago, Rolci said: I did not realise teeth can be "powerful". What does that even mean??? It means it has strong teeth. Quote can reputedly crack open coconuts with its teeth 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Almighty Evan Posted September 27, 2017 #6 Share Posted September 27, 2017 R. O. U. S.'s? I don't think they exist. OR Good, my family's been expanding -- coot cobbler and possum stew just isn't enough anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nzo Posted September 27, 2017 #7 Share Posted September 27, 2017 I thought the article was about politicians. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pallidin Posted September 27, 2017 #8 Share Posted September 27, 2017 It chews through the coconut, it doesn't "crack-open" a coconut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FateAmeniableToChange Posted October 6, 2017 #9 Share Posted October 6, 2017 It meant powerful bite as in lbs pressure per square inch based on examining its jaw structure,muscles etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taniwha Posted October 6, 2017 #10 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Another thing for children to have nightmares over. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rolci Posted October 6, 2017 #11 Share Posted October 6, 2017 On 27/09/2017 at 2:53 PM, Still Waters said: It means it has strong teeth. How are teeth "strong"? Like, can a piece of rock be "strong"? "Hard" I would understand. But strong? 3 hours ago, FateAmeniableToChange said: It meant powerful bite as in lbs pressure per square inch based on examining its jaw structure,muscles etc That I would understand. Powerful bite, yes. Powerful / strong teeth, I am having a hard time with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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