Naked Mole Rats Emerge from a Tube (IMAGE) Cell Press Caption This photograph shows naked mole rats emerging from a tube. The naked mole rat is unable to feel pain from hot chili peppers, and other stimuli that would hurt most other animals. Credit Laura-Nadine Schuhmacher Usage Restrictions Credit Required. License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.