New spiny rat discovered in 'birthplace of evolution'

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. via Pocket http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-24167219#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa