Discover the fascinating world of the Japanese Shrew Mole (<i>Urotrichus talpoides</i>), a unique fossorial mammal native to Japan's temperate forests. With its distinctive shovel-like snout and solitary nocturnal habits, this species plays a vital role in soil aeration and insect population control. Learn about its habitat, diet, reproductive behavior, and the conservation challenges it faces in our latest blog post.
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Labo Shrew Rat
Discover the fascinating world of the **Manchurian Zokor** (*Myospalax aspalax*), a unique burrowing rodent native to the moist grasslands and forests of Northeast China, Mongolia, and the Russian Far East. With its impressive digging abilities and critical role in soil aeration, this resilient species is essential for maintaining ecosystem health yet faces threats from habitat loss. Learn more about its behaviors, diet, and conservation status in our latest blog post!