African mole rat
Refers to any rodent of the family Bathyergidae, a group of burrowing rodents native to sub-Saharan Africa.
The African mole rat is a rodent that lives underground.
Katakana spelling is common for this animal name; usually written in kana.
Kanji spelling is rare and may not be widely recognized; the katakana form is preferred.
Compound of 出歯 (protruding teeth) and 鼠 (rat, mouse), referring to the animal's prominent incisors. The exact historical derivation is uncertain.