Rare Marsupial Mole Spotted in Western Australia

The elusive northern marsupial mole, known for navigating underground despite being blind, has been photographed in the Great Sandy Desert.

Aboriginal rangers in Western Australia's Great Sandy Desert captured rare images of the northern marsupial mole, an elusive creature seldom seen above ground.
The mole, known as Kakarratul, navigates the sand dunes of the Australian outback, moving through the sand up to 2.5 meters below the surface.
Despite having no eyes, the marsupial mole uses its calloused nose and forehead to burrow through the sand, demonstrating remarkable navigation skills.
This sighting marks only the second time in six months that the mole has been spotted, a significant event given its typical sighting rate of five to 10 times per decade.
Experts emphasize the importance of studying and conserving desert wildlife like the marsupial mole, especially in the face of climate change and environmental pressures.