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star-nosed mole

/ˈstɑːr noʊzd moʊl/

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/ˈstɑːr noʊzd moʊl/formalscientific
  • ruНебольшое роющее млекопитающее, обитающее в Северной Америке, известное характерными мясистыми щупальцами в форме звезды вокруг носа, которые оно использует для обнаружения добычи на ощупь.

A small, burrowing mammal native to North America, known for the distinctive, fleshy, star-shaped tentacles around its nose, which it uses to detect prey by touch.

  1. Unique mammalC2formalamerican

    A small, semi-aquatic mole species native to North America, known for the distinctive, fleshy, pink tentacles around its nose.

    ruУникальное млекопитающее

    • The star-nosed mole uses its tentacles to detect prey underwater.
    • Researchers study the star-nosed mole for its incredibly fast eating speed.
    • The star-nosed mole is one of the most unusual-looking mammals in the world.