Giant rodent astonishes science: BBC

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Scientists in Venezuela have identified fossil remains of a massive rodent, resembling a giant guinea pig, that weighed around 700 kilograms, comparable to a buffalo. This creature inhabited the reeds and grasses of an ancient river system that flowed into the Caribbean Sea approximately eight million years ago. The discovery highlights the size and ecological role of prehistoric rodents, sparking humor and amazement among readers regarding its sheer size and potential impact on its environment.
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The fossil remains of a gigantic rodent that looked something like a monster guinea pig have been identified by scientists in Venezuela... The 700-kilogram beast - about the size of a buffalo - lived among the reeds and grasses of an ancient river system that threaded its way into the Caribbean Sea eight million years ago.

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Yes, I just read that in the paper today. What a GIGANTIC creature. Gives new meaning to calling the lonely skinny kid "Rodent". Now I want to be called rodent. LOL.
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Good gravy! Just imagine the hole that thing would chew in your wanescutting!
 

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