May 31, 2026
✦The Hindu
Analysing the link between adaptability and species success of Elvira rat, Cutch rock rat
Two rat species show how being adaptable helps them survive. The common Cutch rock rat lives in many rocky spots, but the rare Elvira rat only lives on a special rock. Researchers said, "The rocky hillocks... are not places most people associate with wildlife." This shows how different rock types affect their chances.