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Marsupial Mole / Itjari-itjari / Blind Sand Burrower - eating Gecko Tanami Desert, Australia
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Marsupial Mole / Itjari-itjari / Blind Sand Burrower - eating Gecko Tanami Desert, Australia
AU-6-MWG
Marsupial Mole / Itjari-itjari / Blind Sand Burrower - eating Gecko
Tanami Desert, Australia
Notoryctes typhlops
Auscape
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Talk about a blind date gone wrong! This print captures the moment when AU-6-MWG, also known as the Marsupial Mole or Itjari-itjari, decided to have a gecko for dinner in the Tanami Desert. Who knew these blind sand burrowers had such an appetite for reptiles? With its unusual appearance and bizarre feeding habits, this marsupial mole is definitely one of nature's oddities. Its claws and noses are perfectly designed for digging through the desert sands, but who would have thought they could also snatch up prey like geckos? Talk about multitasking! As it chomps down on its unsuspecting meal, you can almost see the satisfaction on AU-6-MWG's face. It's a classic predator versus prey scenario unfolding right before our eyes. Geckos beware – even in pitch darkness, this mole knows how to find you! This snapshot from Australia's outback reminds us that nature never ceases to amaze us with its diversity and unique adaptations. From cute kangaroos to peculiar marsupial moles like AU-6-MWG, there is always something new and exciting waiting to be discovered. So next time you're wandering through the deserts of Oceania, keep your eyes peeled for these fascinating creatures. Just make sure not to get too close – after all, nobody wants to become their next meal!
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