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Star-nosed mole's nose enables record-breaking hunting speed

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The star-nosed mole possesses an extraordinary sensory organ, its star-shaped nose, which enables it to hunt with unparalleled speed. This specialized nose, covered in over 25,000 mechanoreceptors, allows the mole to identify and consume prey in as little as 120 milliseconds. This remarkable speed approaches the physical limits of nervous system processing, demonstrating an evolutionary adaptation to maximize foraging efficiency. AI

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Star-nosed mole's nose enables record-breaking hunting speed

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Scott Travers, Contributor ·

    Meet The Star-Nosed Mole — The Fastest Hunter On The Planet

    Most predators hunt with eyes or speed. This blind, burrowing mole hunts with 25,000 touch receptors — and wins in 8 just milliseconds.

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