Totally bizarre facts about the star-nosed mole

Monday, April 24, 2017 - 10:41 in Biology & Nature

In a new synthesis of anatomy research, scientists showcase the surprising, record-breaking and just plain weird adaptations of the star-nosed mole. The animal eats faster and sports a more sensitive touch organ than any other mammal, is the first mammal known to smell underwater and offers fascinating insights about the brain-body interface.

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