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

Scientists found De Winton’s golden mole by tracking its environmental DNA through the sand.

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Golden Mole That Swims through Sand Rediscovered after 86 Years

The iridescent, blind De Winton’s golden mole was last seen in 1937 and later declared officially lost. But scientists have since rediscovered it by tracking its environmental DNA

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

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

De Winton’s golden mole was found in November 2023 through environmental DNA tracking after not being sighted since 1937.

Port nollothNorthern capeSouth africaLambert bayWestern capeSouth africanLeonardo dicaprioVan zylSamantha mynhardtWildlife trusts drylands conservation programmeUniversity of pretoriaStellenbosch universityDitsong national museum of natural historyEndangered wildlife trustGroen riverDitsong national museum

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

These elusive little animals spend nearly their entire lives underground

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