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naked mole rats

  • plural
    of naked mole rat.
    naked mole rat
    noun
    a nearly hairless rodent, Heterocephalus glaber, of eastern African dry steppes and savannas, having two protruding upper and lower front teeth and living entirely underground in colonies, based on a single breeding female and specialized workers of both sexes.

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This substance is abundant in naked mole rats and has been tied to their striking resistance to cancer, inflammation, and age-related decline.

From Science Daily ● May 10, 2026

The suspension of the broadcasts will disrupt viewers peek at the zoo's pandas, lions, elephants and naked mole rats.

From BBC ● Oct. 1, 2025

These babies even share the mighty boob: breaking a "rule" of mammal biology, naked mole rats do not have just around half as many babies as they have mammary glands.

From Salon ● May 11, 2025

Garter snakes have something in common with elephants, orcas, and naked mole rats: They form social groups that center around females.

From Science Magazine ● Dec. 15, 2023

Indeed, we’re treated to lengthy digressions about coyote ecology, the history of New England’s stone walls and a documentary about naked mole rats.

From Scientific American ● Dec. 1, 2022

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