Dwarf elephants? Giant rats? Strange island creatures at high risk

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A dwarf elephant the size of a Shetland pony once roamed the Mediterranean island of Cyprus. In the West Indies, a giant rat-like rodent tipped the scales at more than 400 pounds (180 kg), rivaling an American black bear. Read full story

Source : https://www.thestar.com.my/news/world/2023/03/10/dwarf-elephants-giant-rats-strange-island-creatures-at-high-risk