Hello, it’s #moleratmonday, where we slowly let everyone know how weird naked mole rats are 🐀 Today’s fact:
They are great architects, digging complicated tunnel systems underground to house their colonies. In larger colonies, the tunnels can extend more than a mile, and reach a depth of 2 meters ⛏️
Once again, it’s #moleratmonday, where we provide a naked mole rat fact every Monday 🐀 Today’s fact:
Their scientific name is Heterocephalus glaber, which means “different-headed” and “hairless”, a pretty on-the-nose description!
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It’s #moleratmonday, where we bring you a fun fact about the naked mole rat, every Monday 🐀 Last week we mentioned their long lifespans, but saved the best part for this week:
The current record for the oldest naked mole rat is 40 years old! It lived in the care of the Rochelle Buffenstein lab ❤️
It’s time for #moleratmonday, where we bring you a fun fact about the naked mole rat, and it’s also Monday 🐀 Today’s fact:
For a rodent, they have an incredibly long lifespan. It’s estimated to be ~10 years in the wild, and 30+ in captivity! The price: they’re super wrinkly even when they’re young
Welcome back to #moleratmonday, where we tell you a fun fact about the naked mole rat every Monday! 🐀 Today’s fact:
They aren't really naked: Naked mole rats are covered with tactile hairs, concentrated in important areas like their face and toes. This helps make up for their very poor eyesight 👀
Welcome to #moleratmonday, where every Monday we'll share a fun fact about the naked mole rat! 🐀 Today's fact:
Naked mole rats are one of two eusocial mammals, meaning they live in colonies with a single breeding female, like bees 🐝 the other eusocial mammal? Also a mole rat!
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