Naked mole-rats are rodents, native to East Africa.
— They can survive up to 5 hours in only 5% oxygen.
— They can live in 80% carbon dioxide and 20% oxygen.
— They lack an insulating layer in their skin.
— Their body temperature tracks the ambient temperature.
— Their skin does not register pain.
— They have a high resistance to cancer.
— They live 10-times longer than similar size rodents.
— Only one female and up to three males in each colony reproduce.
— The other colony members function as workers.
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