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Marsupial moles survive by burrowing underground, which is where they spend most of their time. This preserves body moisture and protects against excessive desert heat, and cold at night. They do not need to drink, obtaining all their moisture needs from the food they eat.
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What is a blind desert-living marsupial that burrows?
Marsupial Mole.
A marsupial that is blind loves to burrow and lives in the desert?
I am a Marsupial Mole native to Australia.
How does the southern marsupial mole survive?
Marsupial moles survive by burrowing underground, which is where they spend most of their time. This preserves body moisture and protects against excessive desert heat, and cold at night. They do not need to drink, obtaining all their moisture needs from the food they eat.
How does a mole survive in the desert?
Marsupial moles survive by burrowing underground, which is where they spend most of their time. This preserves body moisture and protects against excessive desert heat, and cold at night. They do not need to drink, obtaining all their moisture needs from the food they eat.
Is the golden mole a marsupial?
The golden mole is not a marsupial, but a placental mammal. It is different to the rather unusual marsupial moles of Australia.
What animals live in the Great Sandy Desert?
Mammals of the Great Sandy Desert include:camels (introduced)dingoes (not native, but came with the Aborigines)bilbyNorthern marsupial mole (karkarratul)Southern marsupial mole (Yitjarritjarri)MulgaraAmpurtaRufous Hare-wallabyPetrogaleSandhill dunnartBrushtail possumReptiles include:GoannaThorny devilBearded dragonGreat Desert skinkBirds include:Princess parrotAlexandra's parrotNight parrotFreckled duck
How does a Marsupial mole move?
The marsupial mole digs through the sand with its big shovel-like claws.
Is the northern marsupial mole endangered?
Yes; the Karkarratul, also known as the Northern Marsupial Mole, is endangered.
What is the largest species of marsupial mole?
The two species of marsupial mole are barely distinguishable from each other. Both the Northern marsupial mole (Kakarratul) and the Southern marsupial mole (Itjaritjari) average 120-160 mm in length, with a tail length of 20-25 mm.
How does a northern marsupial mole defend itself against predators?
Very little is known about either the northern marsupial mole (kakarratul) or the southern marsupial mole (itjaritjari). They are solitary animals which spend most of their time underground, so this is their main defence. As well as burrowing just below the surface of the ground in desert areas, they dig deeper burrows, where they are relatively safe from potential predators.
What type of animal is found in a tropical desert?
bilby, dingo, kangaroo, marsupial mole, quokka, rabbit-eared bandicoot, etc.
What is the largest species of mole?
The two species of marsupial mole are barely distinguishable from each other. Both the Northern marsupial mole (Kakarratul) and the Southern marsupial mole (Itjaritjari) average 120-160 mm in length, with a tail length of 20-25 mm.
