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New spiny rat discovered in 'birthplace of evolution'
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-24167219
The rat has unusually coarse, spikey fur on its back and a short tail with a distinctive white tip
Tufts of harsh, bristly hair and a white tail tip are among the defining features of a new rodent species discovered in Indonesia.
The Spiny Boki Mekot Rat was found in the mountain forests of Halmahera, in the Moluccas (Maluku) archipelago.
It was from these islands that Alfred Russel Wallace wrote to Charles Darwin, outlining his theory of evolution.
The region is rich in biodiversity but its wildlife is under threat from logging and mining firms.