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The star-nosed mole is one of nature's most interesting creatures.
Yes, that thing exists, on this very planet. Whether it actually originated here, however, is debatable. The star-nosed mole is certainly a marvel to behold, its tentacled nose reminiscent of Lovecraftian horror and oversized hands make close-ups like this one seem photoshopped. But it's real and a far more manageable creature from a different angle.
The "feelers" on its star nose contain over 100,000 nerve fibers are the most sensitive known touch organ of any mammal. Their sense of touch actually mirrors our sense of sight– Which is pretty neat once you get past the intensely creepy first glance.
