Researchers had long feared that the Vangunu giant rat, native to the forests of the Solomon Islands, had gone extinct. Recently, researchers finally captured images of four of these creatures. The ...

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 ...

The huge rats were photographed in a forest on the Solomon Islands, researchers said. Photo by Chris Abney on Unsplash A giant rodent scurried along the forest floor, navigating fallen leaves and nuts ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Scientists on the South Pacific island of Vangunu have taken ...

The people who live on the island of Vangunu were adamant that the critically endangered species still existed. They helped researchers prove that they were right. By Rebecca Carballo For years, the ...

SIEM REAP, Cambodia (AP) — Rats may send some squealing, but in Cambodia, teams of the not-so-little critters have become indispensable in helping specialists detect land mines that have killed and ...