the machu picchu arboreal chinchilla rat is a large rodent found in elevated ranges of south america. little is known about this reclusive rodent; they had previously been assumed to have gone extinct before rediscovery in 2016. their name is derived from a short, stocky rat-like shape, with chinchilla-like fur. it’s believed that the species may be more closely related to degus than chinchillas. at this time, conservation status for the species is unknown, as there is little information about their populations.
also, the park ranger who rediscovered them with his new buddy:
Cecil. She/her. During the day I sit in libraries staring at books. During the night I write queer fanfiction with a historical slant.
Some not-so-random facts: Gay space lizards are the best lizards. Star Trek is my life. I have too many DS9 ships. Classic Who and the Eighth Doctor Adventures make me grin stupidly. Kelas Parmak is the best. I will defend historically accurate portrayals of Alan Turing to the last drop of blood. Likes and asks end up in the name of @apolesens-otheraccount, because Tumblr doesn't have a way of changing which blog is your primary one. Nothing happens over there - this is the one to follow.
