23 апр. 2017 г. · Star-nosed moles can identify and eat food (bugs, mostly) in less than two-tenths of a second, taking a mere 8 milliseconds to decide whether an item is edible ...

31 авг. 2023 г. · They've evolved to have twice the lung capacity of other moles, and their long tail, almost one-third the length of its body, acts as a rudder.

Star nosed moles are one of the most distinctive types of mammal. Their noses are hairless and ringed by a unique 'star' of 22 pink, fleshy tentacles.

Star-nosed mole have a bizarre appearance, with a unique star-shaped nose that's ringed with 22 fleshy apprendages that are used for touch & hunt prey.

5 сент. 2023 г. · The mole can identify anything it touches seven times faster than a person can blink. This makes it the most sensitive organ in the animal world.

Fun Facts for Kids · The mole's tentacles move extremely quickly and can touch up to 12 objects per second. · Star-nosed moles smell when underwater by breathing ...

The star-nosed mole is able to smell and touch through its tiny, hairless nose. There are 22 rays sticking out from each nostril, and each of these rays is very ...

It is the only extant member of the tribe Condylurini and genus Condylura, and it has more than 25,000 minute sensory receptors in touch organs, known as ... Snout comparison to visual... · Anatomy and physiology

Fascinating Facts · They are good swimmers and divers and have large feet and claws for digging. · Very unique appearance with 22 fingerlike appendages ...