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The star-nosed mole is the world's fastest eating animal, using its unique nose for rapid hunting, detecting and consuming prey in just 120 milliseconds.


The star-nosed mole is the world's fastest eating animal, using its unique nose for rapid hunting, detecting and consuming prey in just 120 milliseconds. The star-nosed mole, which is also known as Condylura cristata, is one of 39 types of moles.

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