Naked mole rat

The naked mole rat is a small, burrowing rodent native to East Africa, known for its hairless, wrinkled skin and nearly blind appearance. Despite its appearance, it is highly resilient, exhibiting extraordinary longevity and resistance to cancer. Naked mole rats live in underground colonies with a social structure similar to bees or ants, with a single queen and worker roles. They thrive in low-oxygen environments and can survive extreme conditions that would be lethal to other mammals. Their unique biology makes them a subject of scientific interest for aging, cancer research, and social behavior studies.