Zambian Mole Rat Taylor Keane Lifespan: on average 14 years Size: 9-12 cm Diet: they write lots of underground plants like Weight: 77-93g Speed: 3mph Fun facts: Zambian mole-rats dig out highly branched, horizontal burrow systems that can be up to 3 km long. Are they dangerous? Like any mammal, moles have the potential to bite; but they rarely, if ever, bite people. They seldom come up to the surface of the ground and therefore rarely come into contact with people; moles are not considered to be a physical threat to humans. Diseases: Moles are known carriers of rabies, which is typically transmitted to humans through the saliva of infected animals. While moles tend to be shy, they will bite if they feel confused, threatened, or when they're handled. However, people are more likely to contract a mole disease from the pests that live in their fur. Could they help humans? They could be carrying the cure to cancer?
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