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About the Julianas Golden Mole
A tiny, highly specialised subterranean mammal endemic to South Africa. Juliana's Golden Mole has dense, iridescent golden fur, no externally visible eyes or ears, and powerful forelimbs adapted for burrowing. It occurs in a very restricted range around Pretoria in bushveld and bushveld-grassland habitats and spends most of its life underground.
How to identify the Julianas Golden Mole
Small, cylindrical burrowing mammal with a compact body, short limbs, tiny or concealed eyes, no visible external ears, and a distinctive silky golden-brown coat with a metallic sheen. Its forelimbs are adapted for digging.
Did you know?
Juliana's Golden Mole spends most of its life underground and is exceptionally adapted to burrowing, using its powerful forelimbs and shovel-like claws to move through loose soil while relying heavily on vibration and other sensory cues rather than vision.
Also known as: Juliana's Golden Mole, Julianase Gouemol
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