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Blind golden mole rediscovered 87 yrs after 'extinction' in Africa
short by Swati Dubey / on Saturday, 2 December, 2023
After 87 years of being declared extinct, scientists rediscovered a blind golden mole in South Africa. The mouse-sized creature, capable of swimming through sand, was found in northwest region after a two-year search using DNA samples. The species was last seen in 1936 near Port Nolloth. They're difficult to spot as they've over-sensitive ears and live in largely inaccessible burrows.