Sheikh Tijan,

Yes, the reports are referring to the DIX (Dirimo).  There are several
websites devoted to it ("giant Gambian Rats").

Amadou


From: Sheikh Tejan [log in to unmask]

"Dr. Amadou Scattred Janneh" wrote:
Amadou ,
Are they referring to the DIX or not ? If they are, we do not keep them as
pets .Its good ''subo'' for the ''Jollas'' and not the'' Seres'' .
Laugh.
Chi Jamma ,

> Folks,
>
> I thought it was an error when I heard over NPR yesterday that "Gambian
Giant
> Rats" may be responsible for the spread of a new form of virus.  Until
then, I
> didn't even know that our rats (and squirrels) have been of any interest
to
> Westerners.  Follow the NPR link:
>
> http://discover.npr.org/features/feature.jhtml?wfId=1292805
>
> "Whatever you vividly imagine, ardently desire, sincerely believe, and
enthusiastically act upon...must inevitably come to pass" (J. Meyers).
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