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Notoryctemorphia (marsupial moles)

Notoryctemorphia
There are two species of marsupials in this order. The southern marsupial mole and the northern marsupial mole are endangered species in Australia. They are found in the deserts of central Australia. They are about 5 inches in length and have yellowish-brown fur, short tails, and pointed heads. They spend most of their lives underground and have many adaptations that help them live in the sand. They have powerful front paws that are scoop-shaped that they use to burrow into the sand. Their noses have a horny covering that helps them push into the sand. Their pouches open to the rear so sand can't get inside. They have eyes but no optical nerves so the they are blind. They eat insect larvae.

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Vulnerable Vulnerable Endangered Endangered Critically Endangered Critically Endangered extinct inthe wild Extinct in the Wild extinct Extinct
Status taken from ICUN Redlist
 
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Order Notoryctemorphia profile Photos
There are two species in this family. They have no external ears and their nose is covered with a horny shield that helps them burrow.
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Northern Marsupial Mole Endangered profile Photos
The northern marsupial mole spends the most of its time underground. It has a streamlined body helps it move through sandy soil.
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Southern Marsupial Mole Endangered profile Photos Video
The pouch of the southern marsupial mole opens to the rear to keep out sand when it is burrowing.
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Southern Marsupial Mole Endangered profile
The southern marsupial mole is also known as the Itjari-itjari. Learn what is being done to study this elusive creature.
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