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The Beauty of Ugly
Video: A Twenty-two Tentacled Nose

At only 4 to 5 inches long, the star-nosed mole has one of the strangest noses in nature. Its 22 fleshy tentacles are super-sensitive to touch. The star-nosed mole hunts worms and insects, and its specialized nose allows it to capture and eat its prey 14 times faster than any other mole. 

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12/10/2008 :: 10:11:20 PM
Star nosed mole for life Says:

PBS you guys are amazing and I love this animal
PBS keep up the great work

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12/11/2008 :: 08:46:31 AM
Susanna Says:

Great PBS, thanks for allowing nature lovers from around the world to view and learn about all creatures. I love moles, and this isn’t ugly, it’s a great example of evolutionary marvel.

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02/19/2009 :: 11:37:15 AM
Antonio Says:

Amazing! congratulations and thank you very much for share this video

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04/05/2009 :: 09:16:06 AM
awaluddin Says:

its okkkkeyyyyy

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