The Damaraland mole-rat is a small, burrowing rodent native to the arid regions of Namibia and Botswana. It is known for its social behavior, living in colonies that can consist of several individuals. These mole-rats have a unique adaptation to their environment, with a diet primarily consisting of underground plant parts, which they dig for using their strong front teeth. Damaraland mole-rats are characterized by their hairless, wrinkled skin and small eyes, which are adapted for a life spent mostly underground. They have a complex social structure, similar to that of naked mole-rats, with a dominant breeding pair and non-breeding helpers that assist in foraging and caring for the young.