#desmans

[uncharismatic-fauna]

Uncharismatic Fact of the Day

Not all moles live underground! Two species- the Pyrenean desman and the Russian desman- have evolved to live similarly to muskrats and other semi-aquatic rodents. They build burrows in the banks of ponds and rivers, hunt for fish and mollusks, and have even developed webbed feet to help them swim! Their long, elephant-like noses have also been adapted to help them detect chemicals from their prey in leaf litter, soil, and muddy banks.

(Image: A Pyrenean desman (Galemys pyrenaicus) by Jorge González Esteban)

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[avillanappears]

THE SENSATIONAL SNUFFLER

[scary-ivy]

I love how many different species of animals are basically just "big wet rat". Big wet rat planet

[mammalidentifier]

Pyrenean desman (Galemys pyrenaicus). They share the family talpidae with moles and shrew-moles. Unlike their cousins, though, desmans decided they liked swimming better than digging and became semiaquatic animals, just like otters!

turnips? do you have any turnips

[bowelfly]

i was going to do Goblin Week but my brain is full of desmans so im doing Desman Week instead

[violetsandshrikes]

i literally share a planet with this thing

i am so lucky

[bowelflies]

Russian desmans (Desmana moschata), photographed by Nikolay Shpilenok

[todaysbird]

[chameleocoonj]

🪱🪱🪱 HAPPY MOL DAY 🪱🪱🪱

[linseedling]

The Witching Hour

[cnladies]

DILIREBA 迪丽热巴 in Yuima Nakazato Spring 2024 Couture | Desman Livestream Event

Dilireba: more photos here brand livestream: more photos here

[cypherdecypher]

Animal of the Day!

Russian Desman (Desmana moschata)

(Photo in Public Domain)

Conservation Status- Endangered

Habitat- Russia; Ukraine; Kazakhstan

Size (Weight/Length)- 500 g; 21 cm

Diet- Mollusks; Fish; Small amphibians; Insects

Cool Facts- The Russian desman is found only in river basins throughout northern Asia. Small groups of these moles gather together, often being unrelated, to dig out burrows alongside ponds and slow streams. The desmans strengthen their bonds by grooming each other, helping to insulate themselves against the chilly water. While they are suspected to have a highly complex social ladder, little research has been done on these little guys. Ponds provide plentiful amounts of food with crayfish being a favorite. Despite their thick body and relatively stiff tail, Russian desmans are excellent swimmers and can hold their breaths for several minutes.

Rating- 11/10 (Semi-aquatic non-egg laying mammal of action.)

[kt--extinction]

GUYS! Look at this!

It's a Pyrenean Desman, a water mole with a snorkel snout

[lizardsaredinosaurs]

What do you think I am diving for, Russian caviar?

Russian Desman (Desmana moschata)

Rivers in Russia, Ukraine, Kazakhstan

Status: Critically Endangered

Threats: historic fur trade, water pollution, fishing nets

[honoratacarnage]

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some character sheets of my minecraft OC Kai and their parners mercenaries Peaches and Rover! Kai is inspired by Desman Moles, a type of aquatic mole, and the mercs are Red Kangaroos

i play with Alex's Mobs and Farmer's Delight! life is good :)

tell me what y'all think!

[bowelfly]

new sticker designs are up!