Spectacular mammal rediscovered after 113 years -- first ever photographs taken

PhysOrg.com ^ | 05-19-2011 | Staff

[I see my hands]

After all this time they should be considered an invading non indigenous creature and eradicated post haste!

[Frank_2001]

“I can’t recall ever having read an article that used the word “magnificent” to describe a rat.”

Where have you been?? The MSM has been going on like that over Obama for several years now!;)

[OB1kNOb]

"This discovery marks the beginning of a major effort to save the red-crested Tree rat and heralds the start of a global initiative in search of lost mammal species," said Salaman.

And here's the money quote. Ought to be good for a few million in government grants.

[max americana]

That “mammal” is more than 300 years old and should be shot.

[Moleman]

Aww he’s cute lol

[OB1kNOb]

Touche! LOL! I stand corrected.

[ßuddaßudd]

Can someone please explain the significance of this?

[paul51]

OMG. Say it ain’t so

[MSF BU]

Spectacular? What’s spectacular about this? Now capturing the Loch Ness Monster, THAT would be spectacular.

[mmercier]

Some consider diversity of form a magnificent manifestation of Gods work.

Others just roast or squish them... And make things out of their pelts... If they do not just throw them into the trash.

[GOYAKLA]

Are we still looking for the mammalian “Honest Politician” or have we given up that hunt?
We do have a list of politicians but not Honest:
Slippery
Spineless
Cheating
Homo-eric, (both varieties)
Quisling
Elitist
etal

[Tijeras_Slim]

"Hey Honey, let's jerk around a bunch of environmentalists!"

[Robert A Cook PE]

A unique and mysterious guinea-pig-sized rodent, not seen since 1898 despite several organized searches, bizarrely showed up at the front door of an ecolodge at a nature reserve in Colombia, South America ...

Oopsie.

My bad. I thought they were writing about a New Guinea-sized rodent, and immediately thought they had found Michelle Obamouse.

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

I’m disappointed - I thought it was going to be a democrat with a moral compass.

[OB1kNOb]

Some consider diversity of form a magnificent manifestation of Gods work.

(Sorry, I couldn't resist.)

[burroak]

“Had we not worked with our partners to establish this reserve, it is reasonable to believe this species would still remain something that was only talked about in science journals. Now we need to work with our partners to take steps to see that this species continues to be a part of our world,” said George Fenwick, President of American Bird Conservancy.

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Had they not been there the little rat would have still existed and lived its natural life untouched. What gives Mr. Fenwick audacity to decide what this little guy’s relationship with the human race should be.

It is my opinion that the tree rat made up its own mind abut that relationship. He came, he saw, he was not impressed and left.

[martin_fierro]

Spectacular mammal rediscovered after 113 years

Dude, I thought they were talking about you.

[docbnj]

Well, actually I think that it is a beautiful animal. Stop the jokes, and appreciate nature for a bit. It is one of life’s pleasures.

Look at that fur!

[Publius6961]

I can’t recall ever having read an article that used the word “magnificent” to describe a rat.

You missed the Magnificent Obama articles in Time, Newsweek, the NYT etc?

[RobinOfKingston]

Helen Thomas photo in, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1,

Actually, when I read the little fellows name, Red Crested Tree Rat, pelosi immediately came to mind. Then, I saw how cute the little guy is, and knew differently.