The Times of London: Spotting a Rat in the Headlines

A newspaper cartoon from 'The Times' under 'Nature Notes' depicts a giant rodent with a human face resembling Elon Musk, wearing a cap with an 'X' logo. The creature is labeled 'Muskrat (Elonis robinsonis)' and is shown holding a green frog while other frogs and a giraffe-like creature appear distressed. The caption reads: 'Evil-smelling giant aquatic rodent, native to N.America. Introduced to the UK and Europe, decimating indigenous species. Swims with sharks.' A small figure labeled 'Fig.1' shows a man walking a small rodent with a dollar sign. The cartoon is signed 'Peter Brookes' and dated '11 i 25'.

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