Carlo Lomas - The Rat of Solomon Island

For many years, locals of the Solomon Islands have told stories about a giant rat that can crack open coconuts with its teeth. Scientists have done a lot of research to try to confirm the tales of the Vika. After extensive watch for the creature, scientists discovered its dropping on the forest floor. The animal then turned from a myth into fact.

Joanna Klein wrote the article in late September of 2017. It was written about a very isolated and disconnected place so it took a long time for this information to come about. The article shows how science is always advancing and there will always be more to discover. Some people forget how much of our world remains unknown and only think about what is proven.

https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/29/science/giant-rat-coconuts-solomon-islands.html?rref=collection%2Fsectioncollection%2Faustralia