Naked Mole Rat
The Naked Mole Rat is one of the weirdest-looking animals in the world. It has a long, wrinkly snout, small eyes, and no fur. Its skin is wrinkled and pink and is translucent in some areas. Its front legs are short, while its hind legs are longer and more powerful. It has large, protruding teeth and its tail is short and thin. The Naked Mole Rat lives underground in large burrows and nests.
It spends most of its time tunneling and digging its underground home. It is active during the day and sleeps in its burrow at night. A naked mole rat has very poor eyesight and relies on its sense of smell and feel to navigate. It feeds on roots, tubers, and insects, which it finds in the soil. Its lifespan is unusually long, up to 28 years in captivity.
