Naked Mole-Rat Mystery
By Paul Sherman and Gail Jarrow
Photographed by Raymond A. Mendez

Hardcover; 112 pp. ISBN 0-8225285-3-3. $18

     The naked mole-rat of East Africa is one of the most extraordinary animals on earth. Is it classified as a mammal, but its body temperature is variable like a reptile’s, and it lives in large colonies organized like those of social insects. Because the naked mole-rat lives in underground burrows, few people have ever seen one in the wild. This award-winning book reveals the scientific mind at work, showing the fascinating story of how biologists searched for clues to explain the mystery of the naked mole-rat’s behavior.