Rare marsupial mole spotted and photographed in Australian desert
Marsupial mole
Experts at Australia's Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa, which is an indigenous organisation that deploys rangers, announced earlier this month that they have spotted and photographed a rare, blind mole. They are known locally as kakarratul.
There isn't much known about these mammals, which are small, blind and hairy. They are rarely seen by humans and are hard to find.
Calling the news "incredible", Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa wrote in a social media post: "#KJMartuRangers have spotted another elusive #Kakarrarturl (#MarsupialMole) in #MartuCountry."
It was the second mole sighting in six months for the Kanyirninpa Jukurrpa Martu rangers.
"This marks the second sighting in just six months, a #RareEvent considering there are typically only five to ten sightings reported in Australia each decade," the post added.
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As quoted by ABC News, desert wildlife expert Gareth Catt said, "Some people's first thought was, 'Are these photos an April Fools' Day joke?'"
"To see a close-up photo like this is really exciting – I've never seen one myself so I'm pretty jealous of the rangers!"
Catt further added that it is really "exciting" to see a close-up photo. "I've never seen one myself so I'm pretty jealous of the rangers!" Catt added.
The moles are small and don't have eyes. They are covered in silky golden hair and have large, strong forearms and claws.
The mammals are seen only about five to ten times in a decade. The claws allow them to quickly dive under the sand as they burrow underground.
As quoted in the report, executive director Zan King said that the team are proud of the find.
She said, "It caused a bit of excitement. They are all keen to get back home to tell their families and show the photos to the young kids, because we've got lots of junior rangers who are looking forward to being rangers when they grow up."
(With inputs from agencies)