We see ants, termites and bees live a social life sharing tasks among themselves. But a mammal too leads such a eusocial life! It is the Naked mole rat (Heterocephalus glabra, Desert mole rat, Sand puppy). It is a burrowing rodent that lives underground in East African countries (Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia). Its adaptation to desert life is surprising.
Showing posts with label Coprophagia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Coprophagia. Show all posts
Tuesday, January 10, 2012
Rats living in community - Naked mole rats!
We see ants, termites and bees live a social life sharing tasks among themselves. But a mammal too leads such a eusocial life! It is the Naked mole rat (Heterocephalus glabra, Desert mole rat, Sand puppy). It is a burrowing rodent that lives underground in East African countries (Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia). Its adaptation to desert life is surprising.
Labels:
Animals,
Coprophagia,
Naked Mole Rat,
Nature,
Rat,
Sand Puppy,
Science
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