Uncovering the Hidden Treasures of Mount Bosavi: A Journey into the Unknown

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In summary, a team of scientists discovered over 40 new species in the pristine jungle habitat of Mount Bosavi in Papua New Guinea. These species include 16 frogs, 3 fish, a bat, and possibly the largest rat in the world. This habitat has been isolated since the volcano last erupted 200,000 years ago, allowing for unique evolution. This discovery has been compared to something out of Jurassic Park or Jules Verne's novels.
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Wow it's almost straight out of Jurassic Park, or Jules Verne's novels.

http://www.guardian.co.uk/environment/2009/sep/07/discovery-species-papua-new-guinea
A team of scientists from Britain, the United States and Papua New Guinea found more than 40 previously unidentified species when they climbed into the kilometre-deep crater of Mount Bosavi and explored a pristine jungle habitat teeming with life that has evolved in isolation since the volcano last erupted 200,000 years ago. In a remarkably rich haul from just five weeks of exploration, the biologists discovered 16 frogs which have never before been recorded by science, at least three new fish, a new bat and a giant rat, which may turn out to be the biggest in the world.

the giant rat:

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pretty sure they grow that big in the NYC subways ;)
 

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