Zambian mole-rat

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Zambian mole-rat[1]
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F. amatus
Binomial name
Fukomys amatus
(Wroughton, 1907)
Synonyms

Cryptomys hottentotus amatus

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The Zambian mole-rat (Fukomys amatus) is a species of rodent in the family Bathyergidae. It is found in Zambia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It was formerly considered a subspecies of Cryptomys hottentotus.[1] It is noted for its very long tunnels, up to 2.8 km for a single colony of only 10 individuals.[2][not in citation given]

References

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  2. Zoologger: The longest tunnels dug by a mammal. New Scientist (10 August 2012). Retrieved on 2012-12-28.


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