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The star-nosed mole has one of the "weirdest" snouts in the animal kingdom. Now researchers are uncovering fascinating new insights into this unusual body part. The star-nosed mole (Condylura cristata ...

The mild temperatures we've had more than a week in January have not been record-setting. The 40-degree reading was recorded only once, somewhat similar to what we had in December. Following the ...

“Part III” of Obi-Wan Kenobi finds our heroes on the planet Mapuzo, where telling friend from foe is hard. Along with other wonderful details, we’re introduced to a new species. Like many in Star Wars ...

Some people have life birds, species of birds they've waited their whole lives to see in the wild. I don't have one of these, but I do have a life mole. I've been waiting to catch a glimpse of ...

Neurobiologist Kenneth Catania’s passion for scrutinizing odd animal adaptations all started with a creature with a 22-point star on its face. Catania first saw a star-nosed mole (Condylura cristata) ...

From a killer songbird that impales its victims to a strange-looking mole that can smell underwater, Minnesota is full of unusual wildlife. Here are seven odd Minnesota-dwelling creatures you may not ...