naked mole rat
noun
: a mole rat (Heterocephalus glaber of the family Heterocephalidae) found in Ethiopia, Somalia, and Kenya that has nearly hairless wrinkled skin and is practically blind
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Together, these traits make the naked mole rat a biological anomaly, a mammal that thrives where oxygen is scarce, cancer is rare, and age seems to slow down.
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
Justin and Hailey channeled Ron and Kim Possible from the iconic Disney Channel show Kim Possible, while Jack Blues went as Ron's pet naked mole rat Rufus.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
The Rochester researchers had previously been focusing on whales and naked mole rats.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 17 June 2025
The singer shared a series of photos on Instagram which showed Justin and Hailey as Ron and Kim Possible, while Jack Blues went as Ron's pet naked mole rat Rufus.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 17 Oct. 2025
Justin and Hailey channeled Ron and Kim Possible from the iconic Disney Channel show Kim Possible, while Jack Blues went as Ron's pet naked mole rat Rufus.
—Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 6 Oct. 2025
The Rochester researchers had previously been focusing on whales and naked mole rats.
—Jenny Lehmann, Discover Magazine, 17 June 2025
The singer shared a series of photos on Instagram which showed Justin and Hailey as Ron and Kim Possible, while Jack Blues went as Ron's pet naked mole rat Rufus.
—Hannah Sacks, People.com, 7 Jan. 2025
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“Naked mole rat.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/naked%20mole%20rat. Accessed 22 Oct. 2025.
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