Naked mole rat, Burrow, Incisor, Facts, & Description
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Naked mole rat, (Heterocephalus glaber), burrowing member of the rodent family Bathyergidae, named for its wrinkled pinkish skin and hairless bodily appearance. Their broad heads contain strong, muscular jaws that support four incisor teeth that are used for digging. They are renowned for their
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Naked Mole Rat - Zoo Atlanta
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High-ranking naked mole-rats are more resilient
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Zoo wants new digs for a big digger, the tiny naked mole-rat - The Washington Post
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Naked Mole Rat Facts: Animals of Africa - WorldAtlas
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Naked Mole-rat Queen Gives Birth to Three Pups at the Smithsonian's National Zoo
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10 Facts About Naked Mole-Rats
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Naked mole-rats invade neighboring colonies and steal babies
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Like Humans Or Whales, Naked Mole Rat Groups Have Distinctive Dialects : Shots - Health News : NPR
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Naked mole rats may become good parents by eating their queen's faeces