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golden mole

/ˈɡəʊldən məʊl/

翻译: 一种生活在非洲南部的小型穴居食虫哺乳动物,属于金鼹科。尽管名为鼹,它并非真正的鼹鼠,而是适应了类似的地下生活方式,拥有光滑柔软的毛皮,且眼睛和耳朵不明显。

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  • zh一种生活在非洲南部的小型穴居食虫哺乳动物,属于金鼹科。尽管名为鼹,它并非真正的鼹鼠,而是适应了类似的地下生活方式,拥有光滑柔软的毛皮,且眼睛和耳朵不明显。

A small, burrowing insectivorous mammal native to Southern Africa, belonging to the family Chrysochloridae. Despite its name, it is not a true mole but has adapted to a similar underground lifestyle, with a sleek, velvety coat and no visible eyes or ears.

  1. Small burrowing mammalC2formal

    A small, insectivorous mammal native to southern Africa, belonging to the family Chrysochloridae, known for its iridescent fur and lack of external ears.

    zh金鼹

    • The golden mole uses its powerful claws to dig through sandy soil.
    • Researchers discovered a new species of golden mole in the desert.
    • Despite its name, the golden mole is not closely related to true moles.