This naked mole-rat will share what REALLY went down during his confessional. (Photo courtesy of Smithsonian’s National Zoo)

This naked mole-rat will share what REALLY went down during his confessional. (Photo courtesy of Smithsonian’s National Zoo)

We’ve got a panda cam and an eagle cam, and soon, D.C. gets another animal-themed reality show: Keeping Up With The Naked Mole-Rats.

On August 31, the Smithsonian’s National Zoo will launch its naked mole-rat cam, a 24/7 glimpse into the brand-new habitat for 17 of these rodents who we hope really love drama and aren’t here to make friends.

Set to open Sept. 1, the new habitat in the Small Mammal House will allow visitors to peek around 25 feet of tunnels where the naked mole-rats eat, sleep, and socialize. The habitat will be kept at a toasty 80 to 90 degrees, just how they like it.

These rodents live in a colony similar to that of bees: Most of them are workers, with the exception of a queen. They’re almost entirely blind, and find their way around by sensing vibrations and sounds.

“Naked mole-rats are endlessly fascinating,” said Kenton Kerns, assistant curator of Small Mammals, and possibly ten naked mole-rats in a trenchcoat, per a National Zoo release. Curators hope that the colony will breed and grow over time. Season 15 is in sight!