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NAKED MOLE RAT 31
Ears
Teeth
Although they appear to have
Mole rats use these over-sized
no ears, mole rats have good
incisors to dig, so they have to
hearing.The fleshy, external
be strong and well rooted.The
part of the ear is missing,
lips are sealed just behind the
probably to avoid damage when
teeth to stop soil entering
the rats are tunnelling.
their mouths.
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