Mole (animal)
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Moles are small, subterranean mammals. They have cylindrical bodies, velvety fur, very small, inconspicuous eyes and ears, reduced hindlimbs, and short, powerful forelimbs with large paws adapted for
European mole next to a flower
Mole paw
Northern broad-footed mole
A marsupial mole
Golden mole
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Golden moles are small insectivorous burrowing mammals endemic to Sub-Saharan Africa. They belong to the family Chrysochloridae and as such they are taxonomically distinct from the true moles, family
Mole (animal)
…talpa). True moles are found in most parts of North America, Europe (except for Ireland) and Asia. Other mammals referred to as moles include the African golden moles and the Australian marsupial moles, which have a similar ecology and lifestyle to true moles but are unrelated. Moles may be viewed as pests to gardeners…
Amblysomus hottentotus 2
Golden mole range
Golden mole subfamilies
Cape golden mole (Chrysochloris asiatica) adult, showing the digging claw, absence of external eye and a hint of the iridescence of the fur. The rhinarium is not obvious in this photograph.