Ancient rodents weigh a ton
The world's largest rodent lived about three million years ago, about the size of a buffalo and weighs a ton.
The world's largest rodent lived about three million years ago, about the size of a buffalo and weighs a ton.
>>>Peru: Discovering new rodents similar to squirrels
Size comparison of Josephoartigasia monesi with pacarama rodents and humans.(Photo: Telegraph)
Simulation of rodents Josephoartigasia monesi.(Photo: PA)
The Telegraph said on February 4 that Josephoartigasia monesi had relatives close to the pacarana rodents. As described by scientists at York University, England, they are about the size of a buffalo and weigh about a ton, striking with long and large teeth.
In the study, the team used computer simulation to determine the strength of the bite of this species. Accordingly, they estimated a bite of Josephoartigasia with 1,400 N (Newton) force, equivalent to a tiger's jaw.
"We conclude that Josephoartigasia must have used front teeth in many activities other than biting, such as digging for food, or defending against enemies. This is similar to how elephants today use. use their ivory , " said scientist Philip Cox.
- The superior gnawing secret of rats
- How many kilograms does the Earth weigh and how to weigh it?
- Fossil detection of two new rodents
- Why do scientists often use mice to do experiments?
- Peru: Detecting new rodents similar to squirrels
- Archaeological discovery of venomous mammals on hind legs
- How do you weigh a 190 ton whale swimming at sea?
- Rabbits do not like to eat carrots as people often think
- Rodents are like cats
- Ancient mangoes weigh more than a ton of crocodile meat
Flying Monkey: Mysterious creature in the rainforest, monkey-like but not monkey, can fly without wings Mice had wandered on Earth millions of years ago with dinosaurs Discover a large hamster like a buffalo, as strong as a tiger Photos of fossils in the Messel Pit area 'Glimpse' strange monsters exist on Earth A 30cm-long rat riddled with steel traps to escape Horror 'storm' mouse tribute to the capital of Paris This animal is ten thousand times more spicy than humans, but its secret is ... unfair!