About Amblysomus hottentotus (A.Smith, 1829)
The Hottentot golden mole, with the scientific name Amblysomus hottentotus (A. Smith, 1829), is a mammal species that belongs to the golden mole family Chrysochloridae. It can be found in South Africa and Eswatini, and may also occur in Lesotho. Its natural habitats include temperate forests, subtropical or tropical dry lowland forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, dry shrubland, dry grassland, Mediterranean-type shrubby vegetation, savanna, temperate grassland, sandy shores, arable land, pastureland, plantations, rural gardens, and urban areas. This species has multiple recognized subspecies, one of which is the Zulu golden mole (Amblysomus hottentotus iris). In 2013, researchers discovered that Hottentot golden moles prefer to mate with individuals that have larger penises.
