Title: Rare Giant Rats Observed for the First Time in History

A team of scientists from the Field Museum in Chicago discovered a new species of giant rat in 2017, believed to be capable of breaking open coconuts with its sharp teeth. New Atlas reports that "the camera captured this extremely rare creature in the wild for the first time." It is noted that the Wangono rat (scientific name Uromys vika) lives on an island in the southern Pacific Ocean that bears its name. This species of rat can reach lengths of 45.7 cm and weigh up to 1 kg, making it three to four times larger than regular rats. Previously, people knew of the appearance of these rats through illustrations based on descriptions from local residents and fortunate scientists who had seen a sample with their own eyes. Now, cameras set up around the island managed to capture 95 clear images.