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Naked Molerat

Heterocephalus glaber

Naked mole rats are unique little creatures that live underground. They have very little fur and can be quite funny to watch as they dig and explore their tunnels.

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Naked Molerat is a unique rodent with wrinkled, pinkish-yellow skin and almost no fur. It has tiny eyes and prominent, outward-pointing front teeth, making it look quite distinctive among other rodents with its sausage-like body.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderRodentiaFamilyBathyergidaeGenusHeterocephalus
Naked Molerat
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Naked Molerat

Category

Mammals

Rarity

Rare

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Naked Molerats can run backwards just as fast as forwards!

Their front teeth move separately, like chopsticks for digging!

These rodents live like ants or bees, with a queen!

They don't feel acid pain, thanks to special nerve cells!

Special abilities

Ability

Oxygen Stopper

Naked Molerat can endure extreme low-oxygen environments thanks to unique metabolic adaptations.

Ability

Pain Blocker

Naked Molerat has special nerves that make it immune to acid burns and some types of pain.

Ability

Cancer Shield

Naked Molerat can resist cancer due to unique cellular repair mechanisms and special proteins.

Ability

Tunnel Master

Naked Molerat can dig extensive tunnel systems using its powerful teeth and strong front claws.

Measurements & details

Length
8-15 cm
Weight
0.03-0.08 kg
Lifespan
25-32 years
Top Speed
0.2 km/h
Litter Size
3-28
Gestation
66-74 days

Diet & Feeding

They mostly munch on underground plant parts like roots and tubers!

Primary Foods

  • tubers
  • roots
  • rhizomes
  • bulbs

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eaten by

Black-necked Spitting Cobra

Naja nigricollis

Snakes hunt them in underground tunnels.

eaten by

Honey Badger

Mellivora capensis

Honey badgers are strong diggers that prey on them.

eaten by

Tawny Eagle

Aquila rapax

Eagles may catch them if they surface from burrows.

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Naked mole rats are not pets, so it's best to look at them in a zoo or nature center.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Naked Molerat?

8-15 cm

How much does Naked Molerat weigh?

0.03-0.08 kg

How long does Naked Molerat live?

25-32 years

How fast can Naked Molerat move?

0.2 km/h

What does Naked Molerat eat?

They mostly munch on underground plant parts like roots and tubers!

Where is Naked Molerat usually found?

Grasslands

How does Naked Molerat hunt?

Foraging

How many babies does Naked Molerat usually have?

3-28

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