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Learn about the fascinating life cycle of naked mole-rat pups, from their birth to their roles in the colony. Discover what they look like, what they eat, how they develop, and what risks they face.
The naked mole-rat (Heterocephalus glaber), also known as the sand puppy, [6] is a burrowing rodent native to the Horn of Africa and parts of Kenya, notably in Somali regions. It is closely related to the blesmols and is the only species in the genus Heterocephalus. [7]
- The Naked Mole-Rat can live in a zero oxygen atmosphere. Research has revealed that this burrowing rodent can live up to five hours in a setting that has just 5-percent oxygen.
- The two lower front incisors of a Naked Mole-Rat can be moved independently & voluntarily of each other. Their teeth are used for everything from digging, carrying, eating, fighting, and grooming to transporting the young.
- 25% of the Naked Mole-Rats muscle mass is in its jaw. This is the same percentage humans have in each leg to put it in perspective. This is because their jaws are designed for digging.
- The Naked-Mole Rat feels no pain. The skin of the mole-rat has no neurotransmitters which mean that they feel no pain when exposed to such things as acid and capsaicin.
Naked mole-rat queens can birth up to 30 pups, however first-time mothers usually give birth to approximately one to 10 pups. Were there signs that the queen was pregnant? It was difficult to know for sure if the queen was pregnant before she gave birth.
Dec 17, 2018 · After months of anticipation, the naked mole-rat colony at the Small Mammal House at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo finally has a queen—the only breeding female in a colony. A female gave birth to three pups today, Dec. 17, and all have been visible on the naked mole-rat webcam throughout the day.
Aug 29, 2018 · At birth, a mole-rat pup weighs less than a penny! Naked mole-rats are one of the only true eusocial mammals, meaning they live in large colonies with just one breeding female, called the queen. The queen is the only mole-rat to produce offspring, and a single litter averages 12 to 28 pups.
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Aug 21, 2019 · Researchers are studying the biology and physiology of naked mole rats, in hopes of finding new treatments that could help humans lessen pain, prevent cancer, and live longer. They're just...
