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9 Common Misconceptions About Moles and Melanoma!

Some people sound the alarm as soon as a mole starts to grow and change its appearance, while others don’t remove a dodgy mole until it’s absolutely necessary. Below are 8 popular myths about moles that should have been debunked a long time ago. 1.

Is the Cure for Cancer Hiding In This Tiny Animal?

called the “Blind Mole Rat” is highly resistant to both natural and chemically-induced cancer.

Rats Up the Toilet?! Here's How to Deal With Them

How Do Rats Manage to Swim Up the Toilet? Not to speak in praise of rats, but these rodents have quite an impressive physique. Know thy enemy: rats can swim for three days, holding their breath up to 3 minutes at a time.

Should You Get That Pesky Skin Mole Removed? If So, How?

Myth #2 It’s dangerous to pull out hairs growing out of a mole Certain moles, especially those we have since our childhood can grow hairs, and that’s perfectly normal, but not particularly aesthetically pleasing, especially if the mole is in a visible area.

Awww! Who Knew These Rats Could Be So Darn Cute?

Diane Ozdamar has been taking pictures of pet rats for years hoping to break the negative image that is often associated with these adorable creatures.

These Rodents Will Astound You With Their Cuteness

These are some of the most surprisingly cute cousins of rats you’ll ever see. 1. Brown Hairy Dwarf Porcupine (By Illustratedjc / Wikimedia Commons ) I thought porcupine's were supposed to have sharp edges, but this one is all fuzzy! 2. Chacoan mara Is it a pony? Is it a rabbit? Is it a kangaroo?

Entirely Unrelated Animals that Are Like Two Peas in a Pod

True moles and marsupial moles The marsupial mole is an incredibly elusive Australian animal that is very rarely seen above ground and has never been successfully held or studied in captivity.

11 Reasons Why Garlic Is a Gardener's Best Friend

Garlic to get rid of moles Garlic is by far one of the best and most non-toxic ways of keeping pesky moles away from your garden. Place pieces of whole or crushed garlic into their tunnels, and they’ll be forced to leave the area. 7.

8 Members of the Animal World Who Thrive In Their Solitude

Moles ( Talpidae ) Most moles are solitary and reclusive animals. These underground dwellers dig networks of tunnels to make their homes in the ground and don’t like sharing the space with anyone else.

Learn the Skin Cancer Symptoms That You Really Should Know

A change in one of your moles Although melanoma is less common than the other forms of cancer, it’s by far the most lethal. It can show up either as a new sport, or it can arise within an existing mole. Always be on the lookout for a mole that has changed in size, shape or color.

Can We Introduce You to Some Animals You've Never Seen?

Naked Mole Rat This weird looking creature has certain characteristics that make it important to the human race – for example, it is resistant to cancer. They can also live up to 28 years, which is unheard of in mammals of its size.

These Tiny Animals Have Tiny Toys - Adorable!

It doesn't get uch cuter than these little rats and their tiny plush toys. I know there are many of you who don't like rats, but there is a big difference between wild rats and rats that have been raised by humans to be loving, adorable creatures.

Find Out If A Doctor Should Check These 7 Skin Spots…

However, because it can look like a mole, you should let your dermatologist check it out. “Moles can change into melanoma, but a dermatofibroma does not,” says Dr. Michelle Pelle, MD, dermatologist and medical director at MedDerm Associates in San Diego. 4.