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New rat species discovered in Indonesian rainforest

A new species of rat with fang like teeth has been discovered in the Indonesian rainforest. But i...
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15.30 22 Aug 2012


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New rat species discovered in Indonesian rainforest

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15.30 22 Aug 2012


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A new species of rat with fang like teeth has been discovered in the Indonesian rainforest.

But it turns out the vampire like attributes are useless for gnawing.

Scientists say the rodent has evolved to have sharp upper incisors and no back teeth because it only eats earthworms.

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