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golden mole

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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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After all the samples are analyzed, the team will be able to confirm whether the De Winton’s golden mole has been rediscovered.

From Washington Post Nov. 2, 2021

Like the golden mole, Docofossor had shovel-like fingers ideal for digging.

From Science Magazine Feb. 12, 2015

When desert winds blow through the grass, they set the tussocks into subterranean resonance – and a hungry golden mole uses these vibrations to guide the first part of its nightly excursion.

From Scientific American Mar. 22, 2011

Here are two recordings from Jan Randall, one of footrolls among banner-tailed kangaroo rat individuals, and the other of giant kangaroo rats: Namib desert golden mole Eremitalpa granti namibensis: Is just really frikkin’ cute.

From Scientific American Mar. 22, 2011

Sometimes, if the golden mole is lucky, it might get something bigger and better – like a cricket.

From Scientific American Mar. 22, 2011

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