Heterocephalidae
Heterocephalidae is a small family of rodents within the superfamily Bathyergoidea, in the infraorder Hystricomorpha. It is a monotypic family, containing the genus Heterocephalus, whose sole extant species is the naked mole-rat (Heterocephalus glaber).
Distribution and habitat: The naked mole-rat is native to East Africa, occurring in sandy soils across parts
Morphology and ecology: Naked mole-rats are small, nearly hairless rodents with pigmented skin and very small
Behavior and social structure: Heterocephalidae species are eusocial, a rare mammalian example of complex social organization.
Physiology and longevity: Naked mole-rats show remarkable adaptations to low-oxygen and high-CO2 environments, extensive cancer resistance
Conservation status: The naked mole-rat is listed as Least Concern by major conservation authorities, reflecting its