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Facts about Naked Mole Rat
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Pain insensitivity in naked mole rats is linked to their lack of a neurotransmitter called substance P, making them unable to feel certain types of pain.
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Remarkably long-lived for a rodent of their size, naked mole rats can survive for over 30 years in captivity.
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Naked mole rats are remarkably resistant to cancer, making them a subject of intense scientific research into aging and tumor suppression.
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Unlike most mammals, naked mole rats are cold-blooded and cannot regulate their own body temperature.
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The naked mole rat is one of the only known eusocial mammals, living in underground colonies with a single breeding queen.