Naked Mole-Rats Prefer Low-Oxygen Air That Would Kill Most Mammals, Adding to Their List of Death-Defying Superpowers
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- Naked mole-rats have been discovered to actively choose air with lower-than-normal oxygen levels, a remarkable trait that sets them apart as the first mammals known to prefer such conditions. This ability highlights their unique adaptations to underground life, where oxygen levels can be significantly reduced.
- The implications of this finding are significant for scientific research, as understanding how naked mole-rats thrive in low-oxygen environments could lead to advancements in treatments for human conditions such as stroke and lung diseases, potentially improving medical outcomes for patients.
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