
Michael McDonough
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Michael McDonough was a media team intern at Encyclopaedia Britannica in 2022. He is expected to graduate in 2023 from Northwestern University and is studying journalism, statistics, and psychology. A life-long learner, he seeks to use different types of media as a tool to share the joy of learning.
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Naked mole rat, (Heterocephalus glaber), burrowing member of the rodent family Bathyergidae, named for its wrinkled pinkish skin and hairless bodily appearance. Their broad heads contain strong, muscular jaws that support four incisor teeth that are used for digging. They are renowned for their…
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