giant golden mole

mammal
Also known as: Chrysospalax trevelyani

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  • Golden mole (Chrysochloris stuhlmanni)
    In golden mole: Natural history

    The largest is the giant golden mole (Chrysospalax trevelyani) of South Africa, with a body 20 to 24 cm (7.9 to 9.4 inches) long; it is a forest dweller that dens in burrows but travels and forages along the surface. The smallest is Grant’s golden mole, weighing less than…

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