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Endangered Blind Mole-Rat Rediscovered Amid Economic Struggles

1/6/2025

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Croatian scientists have rediscovered the blind mole-rat near Vucedol, a species believed extinct for decades.
The current population is small, estimated at 30-50 individuals, and while it damages gardens, it is classified as endangered.
Croatia is grappling with economic challenges, including rising inequalities and a shrinking middle class.
Experts highlight a widening wage gap between public and private sectors, worsened by foreign ownership and inflation.

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Story summary

Croatian scientists have rediscovered the blind mole-rat near Vucedol, a species believed extinct for decades.
The current population is small, estimated at 30-50 individuals, and while it damages gardens, it is classified as endangered.
Croatia is grappling with economic challenges, including rising inequalities and a shrinking middle class.
Experts highlight a widening wage gap between public and private sectors, worsened by foreign ownership and inflation.