# Prehistoric 'giant rat' found in Thailand from fossil teeth

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- Published: 2026-11-05T09:11:03+00:00
- Category: Science
- Original: https://phys.org/news/2026-11-prehistoric-giant-rat-thailand-fossil.html
- Canonical: https://groundlevelnews.com/story/prehistoric-giant-rat-found-in-thailand-from-fossil-teeth-a31f84/

A giant rodent weighing around 30 kilograms (66 pounds) roamed what is now southern Thailand 33 to 35 million years ago, scientists said, after identifying a previously unknown species from two fossilized teeth.

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