Jan 31, 2024 · An all-out "naked mole rat war" has broken out at Smithsonian's National Zoo, after the queen of the colony was fatally wounded by one of her own children.

Dec 20, 2018 · As Natalie Delgadillo reports for DCist, the Monday birth of three naked mole-rat pups marks the official end of the colony’s battle for dominance, enabling the hairless, wrinkly …

The naked mole-rat (Heterocephalus glaber), also known as the sand puppy, [6] is a burrowing rodent native to the Horn of Africa and parts of Kenya, notably in Somali regions. [1]

The National Zoo's new naked mole-rat colony is in the process of choosing a queen —and the zoo keepers are preparing for a "mole-rat war."

Apr 21, 2023 · The death of a queen typically initiates what Nicki calls a “mole-rat war,” as several females fight—often to the death—for the position. “They shove, push, and bite each …

Jan 3, 2024 · How do naked mole-rats fight? With their sharp teeth and powerful jaws. A naked mole-rat can move each of its large incisor teeth separately—like a pair of chopsticks. Nearly …

Oct 20, 2020 · Wild naked mole-rats (Heterocephalus glaber) will invade nearby colonies to expand their territory, sometimes abducting pups to incorporate them into their own ranks, …

Apr 1, 2025 · Naked mole rat, (Heterocephalus glaber), burrowing member of the rodent family Bathyergidae, named for its wrinkled pinkish skin and hairless bodily appearance.

A naked mole rat war has erupted at the Smithsonian's National Zoo, with siblings battling to become the new queen. The podcast explores the social dynamics and survival instincts of …

Aug 14, 2019 · Researchers are studying naked mole rats to figure out what they can learn about longevity and health. AILSA CHANG, HOST: OK. Naked mole rats are these blind rodents that …