Scientists have discovered the remains of the ancient rat the size of a dog

Archaeologists have discovered the remains of the territory of Timor old rats, which in size are reminiscent of dogs. Experts suggest that in those days people lived near the habitat of extinct animals and even eating them. Details of the discovery were presented Dzhulenom Luis, the head of the archaeological team, during paleontological conference in Texas.

A team of American archaeologists have discovered the remains of the Timorese on the territory of the ancient species of rats, which are comparable in size with the dogs. Experts have suggested that people at that time built their villages close to the habitat of extinct animals. In all likelihood, this type of animal consumed, even for food. For information about the opening leader of the archaeological team Julien Luis presented to the fossil conference in Texas. Scientists say that this kind of rat is the most enormous of the now well-known. Thus, the average rat weighs about one kilogram.

Ancient representatives of this type weigh more than five kilograms. Experts currently trying to establish the causes, because of which rodents once extinct. Scientists admit two options - climate change and human hunting activities. Note that according to the scientists, the rats became extinct about a thousand years ago.