Mutant looking mole eats in seconds
[...] these bizarre-looking creatures can detect a snack and gulp it down all under a quarter of a second.
“Most predators take times ranging from minutes to seconds to handle their prey,� said Ken Catania of Vanderbilt University. “The only things I’ve found that come even close are some species of fish.�
The secret to the mole’s impressive foraging ability is the 22 appendages that ring its nose. Nearly blind, the animal uses this sensitive, star-shaped flesh to feel around in its dark, underground environment.
Having never heard about the strange mole pictured above, I was surprised to hear the habit range of the creature spans from Canada down to Georgia. Has anyone else heard or seen of such a creature? I knew moles were ugly to begin with, but this one redefines ugliness.
