A giant rat species, long considered lost to science, has been rediscovered alive in the remote Papua mountains after a ...

The enormous subalpine woolly rat, seemingly lost for decades, was recently rediscovered high in the mountains of Papua New ...

After decades of absence, the subalpine woolly rat is rediscovered. Researchers reveal its unique size, behaviour and the ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. František Vejmělka with a subalpine woolly rat (Mallomys istapantap). This is the first time the ...

Scientist captures first-ever video of giant in Papua New Guinea. The rodent can grow nearly 3 feet long and weigh over 4 pounds. The species were previously known only from 1989 museum records.

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In 2017, scientists discovered a new species of giant rat that can reportedly crack open coconuts. Now, this extremely rare creature has been captured in the wild on camera for the first time. Locals ...