'Extinct' cat-sized chinchilla found alive in shadows of Machu Picchu

[MerMer]

I didn't see this article posted anywhere on this site and wanted to share it because it is neat! (I apologize if it is somewhere and I missed it...)

http://www.theguardian.com/environm...d-chinchilla-found-in-shadows-of-machu-picchu

 

[seachin]

interesting....but its a chinchilla RAT. Not a chinchilla. eww. While rats are icky, that one is kinda neat looking. In a weird, should-be-extinct way. ha

 

[MerMer]

Haha - I didn't think much about the rat part! I just thought it was neat to see a furry small animal species that was thought to be extinct.

 

[Godofgods]

interesting'

 

[Zoaea]

Looks like a rat I'd have as a pet. Hehe. I hope they keep its habitat safe.

 

[tunes]

Rats are NOT icky! Rats are awesome pets, incredibly clean and intelligent.

I would love either a gambian pouched rat or a cloud rat - or both!

 

[riotheoleo]

Tunes I have to disagree with you there. Although I owned gerbils I could never bring myself round to even holding a rat. I think I have a bit of musophobia.
MerMer, that's cool. I like it when they find more animals

 

[saphire]

I am with Tunes, rats and mice are awesome pets to have.

 

[chinsNdobermans]

My daughter adores her pet rat. He's clean, intelligent, remarkably gentle, and easy to care for. Best $10 I ever spent (since I didn't have to buy cage/etc since I have so many on hand).

 

[Brittany]

Interesting, I do think it's kind of cute.

 

[BooBoo*TheKiddo*]

I think it's kind of cute too.

 

[Cuddlebug]

I love it when species that were believed extinct turn up alive and kicking. I also love it when new species are discovered.

 

[Pikaia]

My friend posted this on my facebook and I thought it was really interesting too! I really like rats. I've never owned one, but I would love to get a pair someday. They look like a lot of fun. Plus, they seem to be clean like chinchillas :thumbsup:

 

[Tillygizmo]

looks like a guinea pig skunk chin hybrid I love him/her!

 

[Minccino]

Awe, a fluffy rat
I like the white stripe on his head :cute:

 

[gsbuickman]

Interesting , I prefer teddy bear hamsters. The kids have had lots of them and they're always funny and entertaining.