What aerodynamic semi truck first launched in 1984, was also given the name mammals commonly known for eating ants and termites?
Kenworth T600 The Kenworth T600 (also known as the "Anteater") was an aerodynamic semi truck first launched in 1984. Paccar begun design work in 1980, predicting that the shrinking margins in trucking would require more aerodynamic designs. The T600A arrived just at the right time, propelling Paccar into the runner up spot in heavy truck sales while coming in only sixth or seventh place in terms of absolute capacity. By 1986 it represented 40 per cent of Kenworth's tractor sales, despite being considerably pricier than the conventional W900.
Great hopping mouse The great hopping mouse ("Notomys robustus") is extinct. It is known only from skulls found in owl pellets in the Flinders Ranges. Some pellets also include bones of the introduced house mouse—indicating that it survived into historic times, possibly the second half of the 19th century. From the skull, it appears to have been relatively large (perhaps the size of "N. amplus" or a little more) and to have escaped collection by early 19th century naturalists by chance. From the location of the deposits it is assumed that it preferred clay rather than sandy soils. It is notable that very few of the clay-living hopping mice have survived European settlement, sand dunes apparently providing a more secure refuge from competitors and predators. It is also commonly known as the broad-cheeked hopping mouse.