Man’s Best Friend Helps Rediscover a Rare Mole

Scientists in South Africa have rediscovered 11 De Winton’s golden moles, which haven’t been seen since 1936. The tiny blind creatures have an iridescent coat and live largely underground. They appear to “swim” through sand, finding their way using sound and vibration. “It was a very exciting project with many challenges,” Esther Matthew, senior field...