That’s Wild: Rediscovered Species of Mole Delights World
De Winton’s golden moles sport an iridescent coat that mimics the sand they swim through, and until recently they were last seen in 1937. So the species was once presumed lost — but now is found.
The moles have been harmed by diamond and mineral mining on the South African west coast, and scientists believe their population has declined severely.
With their excellent hearing, golden moles are skilled at evading humans, so research is challenging. Only testing of environmental DNA — and the help of a mole-sniffing border collie — could confirm the existence of these shy cuties.
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Read an interview with Samantha Mynhardt, one of the scientists who rediscovered them, here: https://theconversation.com/golden-mo...
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