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Giant Golden Mole
Chrysospalax trevelyani
The Giant Golden Mole is a rare, subterranean mammal endemic to the forests of South Africa. Characterized by its dense, iridescent fur that shimmers with golden to bronze hues, this species is highly adapted for a fossorial lifestyle, with powerful forelimbs and reduced eyesigh…
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- Despite their name, golden moles are more closely related to tenrecs and elephant shrews than to true moles.
- Giant Golden Moles are nearly blind and rely on their sensitive hearing and touch to navigate underground. Their fur is water-resistant, allowing them to move easily through moist soil. They are among the few mammals that use 'swimming' movements to push through loose earth.
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