spalax typhlus

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Slepez \Sle*pez"\, n. [Russ. sliepets'.] (Zool.)
   A burrowing rodent ({Spalax typhlus}), native of Russia and
   Asia Minor. It has the general appearance of a mole, and is
   destitute of eyes. Called also {mole rat}.
   [1913 Webster]

from The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48

Zemni \Zem"ni\, n. (Zool.)
   The blind mole rat ({Spalax typhlus}), native of Eastern
   Europe and Asia. Its eyes and ears are rudimentary, and its
   fur is soft and brownish, more or less tinged with gray. It
   constructs extensive burrows.
   [1913 Webster]

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