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Evening Standard
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Lydia Chantler-Hicks

Golden mole thought extinct is spotted in South Africa for first time in 80 years

A golden mole long thought to be extinct has been spotted by researchers in South Africa for the first time in more than 80 years.

The De Winton's golden mole - a small, blind burrower with "super-hearing powers" - has an iridescent golden coat and the ability to "swim" through sand dunes.

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