Naked mole rats are herbivorous, and they eat the parts of plants growing beneath the surface, such as roots and tubers. The naked mole rat (heterocephalus glaber) is found in the dry regions of east africa The naked mole rat is well known for its exceptional longevity and cancer resistance
But just how it achieves this uniquely resilient aging phenotype still presents many open questions
Scientists have long been fascinated by naked mole rats
Nearly hairless, with tiny eyes and massive front teeth, the small, wrinkly, pink rodents live in large, underground colonies in eastern.