Mole Rats Collection

Naked Mole Rat underground. Digs with its incisor teeth. Blind. Dry areas North East Africa
PM-10590 Naked Mole Rat underground Dry areas North East Africa. Heterocephalus glaber Digs with its incisor teeth. Blind

Naked Mole Rats - dry areas, North East Africa
PM-10494 Naked Mole Rats dry areas, North East Africa. Heterocephalus glaber social species Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Giant molerat (Tachyoryctes macrocephalus) in burrow, Ethiopia

Ethiopian Wolf (Canis simensis) catching a big-headed African mole-rat (Tachyoryctes macrocephalus) in the Sanetti Plateau, Bale Mountains National Park, Oromia, Ethiopia

Naked mole rat feeding {Heterocephalus glaber} Kenya, East Africa

Naked mole rat in tunnel {Heterocephalus glaber} Kenya, East Africa

Ethiopian Wolf (Canis simensis) adult, feeding, carrying Giant Mole-rat (Tachyoryctes macrocephalus) prey in mouth, Bale Mountains, Oromia, Ethiopia

Ethiopian Wolf (Canis simensis) adult, feeding on Giant Mole-rat (Tachyoryctes macrocephalus) prey, Sanetti Plateau, Bale Mountains N.P. Oromia, Ethiopia

Giant Mole-rat (Tachyoryctes macrocephalus) adult, looking out from burrow entrance, Bale Mountains, Oromia, Ethiopia

European Mole Rat, eastern and southern Europe. A pest in agricultural areas
PM-10591 European Mole Rat, eastern and southern Europe. A pest in agricultural areas, but populations fragmented and now declining. Digs with its teeth

Giant Mole-rat. Endemic species to Ethiopia. All world population founded in Bale mountains of Ethiopia
WAT-10366 Giant Mole-rat Ethiopia Tachyoryctes macrocephalus Endemic species to Ethiopia. All world population founded in Bale mountains of Ethiopia. Favorite prey of ethiopian wolff M

Giant Molerat. Endemic to the Bale Mountains - Ethiopia - Africa. 4000 m- 4300 m
WAT-10093 Giant Mole-rat Endemic to the Bale Mountains - Ethiopia - Africa. 4000 m- 4300 m Tachyoryctes macrocephalus M. Watson Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Giant Mole Rat
PM-517 GIANT MOLE RAT Tachyoryctes macrocephalus Pat Morris Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

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"Mole Rats: Fascinating Underground Creatures of North East Africa" Discover the incredible world of mole rats, peculiar creatures that thrive in the dry areas of North East Africa. One such species is the Naked Mole Rat, known for its unique characteristics and behavior. These naked rodents spend their lives underground, tirelessly digging intricate tunnels using their incisor teeth as powerful tools. Despite being blind, these extraordinary animals have adapted to survive in harsh environments where moisture is scarce. Their ability to navigate through darkness with ease is truly remarkable. Found primarily in Kenya and Ethiopia they can perfectly suited for life beneath the surface. Intriguingly, mole rats play a vital role in their ecosystems. They serve as prey for predators like the Ethiopian Wolf, which skillfully hunts down big-headed African mole-rats as part of its diet. Witnessing this predator-prey relationship showcases nature's delicate balance. Feeding on a variety of food sources including beetles, mole rats demonstrate their resourcefulness even in challenging conditions. In Kenya's East Africa region, Heterocephalus glaber can be observed diligently consuming its meal deep within underground tunnels. The Giant Mole-rat (Tachyoryctes macrocephalus) also calls Ethiopia home and constructs extensive burrows within the Bale Mountains' vast landscape. These impressive creatures often emerge from their burrow entrances to survey their surroundings or search for sustenance. On occasion, European Mole Rats venture beyond Africa into eastern and southern Europe but are considered pests due to agricultural disruptions caused by their digging habits. However, fragmented populations have led to a decline in numbers over time. Mole rats exemplify nature's ingenuity with their specialized adaptations and intriguing behaviors. As we delve deeper into understanding these enigmatic creatures' lives beneath our feet, we gain valuable insights into Earth's diverse ecosystems and how every organism plays an essential role within them.