Nettet6. okt. 2015 · Aside from the pig nose, the rat has a few other unique features. It has especially long incisors, even for a shrew rat, and it's jaw lacks a muscle attachment … Nettet6. okt. 2015 · The hog-nosed shrew rat has been discovered in Indonesia and researchers say it could use its pubic hair like whiskers The hog-nosed rat, is a new species that scientists have never seen before ...

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Nettet22. aug. 2012 · Here, we describe a new species and genus of shrew-rat from Sulawesi Island, Indonesia that is distinguished from all other rodents by the absence of cheek teeth. Moreover, rather than gnawing incisors, this animal has bicuspid upper incisors, also unique among the more than 2200 species of rodents. NettetA large shrew rat with forward-facing nares on a large pink nose, a small mouth (relative to head size), large ears measuring ~ 21% of head and body length , and a soft pelage … chemist warehouse sunbury 3429

Hyorhinomys stuempkei: New Genus, Species of Shrew Rat …

Nettet6. okt. 2015 · With extremely large ears, long hind legs that may be used for hopping, long white incisors and very long urogenital hairs, the Hog-nosed rat is so genetically … Nettet6. okt. 2015 · Scientists studying new animal species in the wilds of Indonesia have discovered a previously-unidentified type of rat - and they're stunned at how long its pubic hair is. The... NettetThe Sulawesi Snouter ( Hyorhinomys stuempkei) is a species of Old World shrew rat endemic to the island of Sulawesi, Indonesia. The creature is unique amongst rodents, and is defined by its pig -like nose. It possesses giant ears and long hind legs, presumably to better hear and capture their subterranean prey of earthworms and beetle larvae. chemist warehouse sunbury