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Golden mole that swims through sand is rediscovered in South Africa after 86 years

The De Winton’s golden mole was last seen in 1937 on the north-western coast of South Africa, and later declared officially lost. This iridescent blind mole with hearing superpowers evades contact with humans and “swims” through sand dunes, making it very difficult to locate. But in November 2023, a team…

The Conversation · Dec 5, 2023

Shimmering golden mole thought extinct photographed and filmed over 80 years after last sighting

De Winton's golden mole, last sighted in 1937, has been found alive swimming through sand dunes in South Africa after an extensive search for the elusive species.

LiveScience · Dec 1, 2023

Blind Mole Thought Lost Rediscovered Using Sniffer Dog To Track DNA

The golden mole from South Africa has an iridescent coat sheen that swims through sand. 

Zenger · Nov 30, 2023