Rare Giant Rat Caught on Camera After Decades

Imagine thinking a massive, woolly rat was just a legend—then boom, it shows up on camera after 30+ years! Scientists in Papua New Guinea finally caught the elusive Mallomys istapantap (aka subalpine woolly rat) on film, thanks to a mix of trail cams and local hunters’ know-how. This is the first time anyone’s seen this giant rodent alive in the wild since it was described in 1989. Proof that nature still has some wild surprises up its sleeve! #WildlifeWin #TrailCamMagic #Conservation #Science