golden mole

American  

noun

1. any of several burrowing insectivores of the family Chrysochloridae, of southern Africa, the fur of which has an iridescent, often golden luster.

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Example Sentences

Aardvarks are the only living member of the order Tubulidentata, and their most closely living relatives include golden moles, elephants and manatees.

From Science Daily

The team uses a special technique to track down the golden moles: DNA-harvesting.

From Washington Post

The earliest underground-dwelling mammal ever found, Docofossor might have been similar to an African golden mole, with short, wide digits good for digging.

From Scientific American

During the day, the golden mole keeps cool by hiding under the sand.

From Scientific American

The most interesting of the endemic insectivora is the Chrysochloris or “golden mole,” so called from the brilliant yellow lustre of its fur.

From Project Gutenberg