Scientists Working In Indonesia Discover New ‘Hog-Nosed’ Rat Species
- 9 years ago
Researchers hailing from the US, Indonesia, and Australia recently confirmed the discovery of a new species of rat on Sulawesi Island.
An international team of researchers recently confirmed the discovery of a new species of rat on Sulawesi Island in Indonesia.
The hog-nosed shrew rat was found earlier this year in a secluded mountainous region.
After a roughly 2-day walk from the nearest village to the remote area, the scientists set a number of traps.
Before long, the team had caught 5 of the unique-looking animals.
Kevin Rowe, Museum Victoria's mammal curator,
An international team of researchers recently confirmed the discovery of a new species of rat on Sulawesi Island in Indonesia.
The hog-nosed shrew rat was found earlier this year in a secluded mountainous region.
After a roughly 2-day walk from the nearest village to the remote area, the scientists set a number of traps.
Before long, the team had caught 5 of the unique-looking animals.
Kevin Rowe, Museum Victoria's mammal curator,