The Star-Nosed Mole
`With a mug like that, the star-nosed mole might seem to be in danger of scaring away all its food. Luckily, these bizarre-looking creatures can detect a snack and gulp it down all under a quarter of a second.
�Most predators take times ranging from minutes to seconds to handle their prey,� said Ken Catania of Vanderbilt University. �The only things I�ve found that come even close are some species of fish.�
The secret to the mole�s impressive foraging ability is the 22 appendages that ring its nose. Nearly blind, the animal uses this sensitive, star-shaped flesh to feel around in its dark, underground environment.’
This has to be about the craziest looking animal ever.
