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Damaraland Mole Rat
Fukomys damarensis
The Damaraland Mole Rat is a subterranean rodent native to the arid and semi-arid regions of southern Africa, particularly Namibia, Botswana, and Angola. It exhibits a highly social, eusocial lifestyle rarely seen in mammals, with colonies structured much like those of ants or t…
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- Unlike most mammals, Damaraland Mole Rats exhibit a strict division of labor, with only one reproductive female (the queen) in each colony.
- Damaraland Mole Rats live in large eusocial colonies, a rare trait among mammals. They are nearly blind and rely on their sense of touch and smell to navigate underground. Their burrowing activity can extend for several kilometers, creating elaborate tunnel networks.
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