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
Star-nosed mole
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The star-nosed mole is a small semiaquatic mole found in moist, low elevation areas in the northeastern parts of North America. It is the only extant member of the tribe Condylurini and genus Condylur
Mole (animal)
…earthworms in them. Before eating earthworms, moles pull them between their squeezed paws to force the collected earth and dirt out of the worm's gut. The star-nosed mole can detect, catch and eat food faster than the human eye can follow. Breeding season for a mole depends on species, but is generally from February…
Condylura
A specimen from the collection of the Muséum de Toulouse