Naked Mole Rat Climbs Over Chili Peppers (IMAGE) Cell Press Caption This photograph shows a naked mole rat climbing over chili peppers. The naked mole rat is unable to feel pain from hot chili peppers, and other stimuli that would hurt most other animals. Credit Thomas Park, PhD University of Illinois at Chicago 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.