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The “horned gopher”, Ceratogaulus, The only rodent known to have horns.

These prairie-dog-sized guys were found in the great plains of North America between about 17 and 5 million years ago. The exact purpose of their horns has been the subject of a lot of speculation, but the most likely explanation is that they provided some sort of defense against predators.

(via scientificillustration)

Did you know: It’s a myth that rats like cheese. In fact, they’re lactose intolerant & can’t digest dairy!

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