

Underrated animals: Marsupial mole
Aug 6, 2025
08:42
What has no eyes, no ears, and is barely ever seen? It's no riddle — it's the marsupial mole!
These tiny, golden creatures like to burrow through the sands in central Australia, making the two species of marsupial mole (Notoryctes) almost impossible to find.
Cast your vote for Australia's most underrated animal here.
Featuring:
- Associate Professor Natalie Warburton, Murdoch University
Production:
- Ann Jones, Presenter / Producer
- Jacinta Bowler, Producer
- Rebecca McLaren, Producer
- Hamish Camilleri, Sound Engineer
- Petria Ladgrove, Executive Producer
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