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Giant, prehistoric rodent fossils discovered in southern Thailand

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An international paleontological team identified giant rodent fossils in a mine pit in southern Thailand, published in Scientific Reports. This discovery suggests the evolutionary history of large rodents is older and more widespread than previously thought, challenging existing models of gigantism evolution.

Key points

• Researchers from McGill University and an international team discovered giant rodent fossils in a mine pit in southern Thailand.
• The fossils demonstrate that the evolutionary history of large-bodied rodents is considerably older and more geographically widespread than previously recognized.

Context

This finding challenges existing models of gigantism evolution by suggesting the evolutionary history of large rodents is older and more widespread than previously recognized.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single scientific report published in 2026. Specific dates, exact locations beyond 'southern Thailand', and precise measurements of the fossils are not provided in the source.

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