| Source | CBS Local |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Nov. 5, 2026, 10:01 a.m. |
| Last Updated | Nov. 5, 2026, 10:01 a.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/giant-rat-fossilized-teeth-reveal-thailand/ |
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A giant rodent weighing around 66 pounds roamed what is now southern Thailand 33
to 35 million years ago, scientists said, after identifying a previously unknown
species from two fossilized teeth.
The ancient animal, which one geologist on the team called a "giant rat," was
among the largest known ...