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Several things are unique [strange] about the marsupial mole. First, it has no eyes. Second, its ears have no external surface. Third, the seven bones in its neck are fused together, so that it cannot move the position of its head. Fourth, it burrows through the sand, but it burrows so close to the surface that the tunnels that it creates collapse right behind it. This is called sand swimming. It may also turn downward suddenly, or may briefly walk on the surface of the sand.
Marsupial moles are strange because they literally dig their entire lives, swimming through the soil, eating on the way. It has a pouch, like the kangaroo and all other marsupials, but it faces backwards so it isn't filled up with dirt. It might be strange to us, but it's normal for them!
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What is Australia's strangest mammal?
Australia's strangest mammal is often considered to be the platypus, with its leathery bill equipped with electroreceptors, webbed feet with retractable webbing, and reproduction via egg-laying. However, the echidna is also very strange, as it, too, lays eggs in order to reproduce, and it has very thick fur with many sharp spines. However, a little known very strange animal is the marsupial mole, of which there are two species - the southern marsupial mole (itjaritjari) and the northern marsupial mole (kakarratul). Spending virtually its entire life underground, it completely lacks eyes, looks like a mop, and is a marsupial, rearing its young in a pouch.
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.
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.
What is a blind desert-living marsupial that burrows?
Marsupial Mole.
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.
Is a star-nosed mole a marsupial?
No. The star-nosed marsupial is not a marsupial, but a placental mammal. The only marsupial moles are found in northern Australia.
A marsupial that is blind loves to burrow and lives in the desert?
I am a Marsupial Mole native to Australia.
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.
Is a Marsupial mole a mammal?
Yes. All marsupials are mammals.
What eats a marsupial mole?
The marsupial mole eats insects such as beetles, moths, sawflies and ants, and invertebrates such as centipedes. They also feed on eggs, larvae and pupae of these species. They have even been known to eat small reptiles such as geckos.
