The Star-Nosed Mole is one of Earth's most bizarre-looking creatures

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Yeah, 100% nightmare fuel with slight hint of Cthulhu flavor.

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Especially when you see what their skulls look like:

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The Star-Nosed Mole is one of Earth’s most bizarre-looking creatures

Just after Roger Stone


*I know body shaming is wrong. But if making fun of Roger Stone’s head is wrong, I don’t wanna be right.

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Please tell me that photo has been altered. It looks far too much like Bill Griffith’s, Zippy the Pinhead an underground comix star also noted for distinctive attire.

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nope gif, nope gif, nope gif

I remember this from Little Monsters

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I think they’re kinda cute. I bet if you tickled that star spangled nose he’d be wiggly like a puppy having belly scritches.

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We have them around our house. I’ve always thought they’re kind of cute, too. Never got the opportunity to tickle one, but if I do, I’ll let you know!

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Oh, let me know as well, please. I have some vague memory to zoology lectures telling me that this nose appendages show the highest number of touch receptors per area known to date. I wonder if this still true - and or course what a star-nosed mole would feel if you tickle it’s nose…

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