Weird animals: 17 of the most bizarre animals on Earth
Naked mole rat
A photograph of a naked mole rat
The naked mole rat is surprisingly long-lived for a rodent © Getty
The naked mole rat can live up to 32 years old, that’s the longest of any rodent. They’re also largely resistant to conditions that affect humans, from neurodegeneration to cancer, so these remarkable rodents could offer valuable insights into our own biology.
A photograph of a naked mole rat
The naked mole rat is surprisingly long-lived for a rodent © Getty
The naked mole rat can live up to 32 years old, that’s the longest of any rodent. They’re also largely resistant to conditions that affect humans, from neurodegeneration to cancer, so these remarkable rodents could offer valuable insights into our own biology.
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