QUICK FACT: These tiny burrowers “glide” through the sand thanks to their oily, iridescent fur.

THREATS: Mining and coastal development fragment and destroy sensitive dune habitats.

IMPORTANCE: Regulates soil invertebrates and improves soil aeration and water flow through burrowing.

Photo credit: JP LeRoux

QUICK FACT: These tiny burrowers “glide” through the sand thanks to their oily, iridescent fur.

THREATS: Mining and coastal development fragment and destroy sensitive dune habitats.

IMPORTANCE: Regulates soil invertebrates and improves soil aeration and water flow through burrowing.

Photo credit: JP LeRoux