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Broad-footed Mole

Scapanus latimanus

The Broad-footed Mole is a small, furry animal that loves to dig tunnels underground. With its broad feet, it can move quickly through the soil, making it a master of the underground world!

Lebensraum: Grasslands

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The Broad-footed Mole has a stocky, cylindrical body covered in velvety, dark brownish-black fur that can lie flat in any direction. It possesses large, shovel-like front feet with powerful claws for digging, and a short, sparsely haired tail. Its tiny eyes are often hidden.

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Broad-footed Mole
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Broad-footed Mole

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Seltenheit

Common

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

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Interessante Fakten

A broad-footed mole can eat half its body weight in food every single day!

Moles build complex tunnel networks with special resting and eating rooms!

Moles don't hibernate; they stay active underground all year long!

Their front paws are wider than their body, like built-in shovels!

Besondere Fähigkeiten

Fähigkeit

Super Digger

Broad-footed Mole can tunnel rapidly because of its huge, paddle-like front paws and strong claws.

Fähigkeit

Reversible Fur

Broad-footed Mole has unique velvety fur that can lie flat in any direction, helping it move smoothly in tunnels.

Fähigkeit

Vibration Sensor

Broad-footed Mole can detect tiny ground vibrations, which helps it locate prey and navigate its dark tunnels.

Maße und Details

Länge
11-16 cm
Gewicht
0.06-0.11 kg
Lebenserwartung
4-6 Jahre
Top Speed
1.5 km/h
Wurfgröße
2-5
Tragzeit
30 Tage

Ernährung und Fütterung

This mole loves to munch on juicy earthworms and insect larvae it finds underground!

Hauptnahrung

  • Earthworms
  • Grubs
  • Insect larvae
  • Snails
  • Slugs

Nahrungssuche

  • Foraging

Ökologische Zusammenhänge

eats

Common Earthworm

Lumbricus terrestris

A primary food source

eaten by

Barn Owl

Tyto alba

Hunts moles at tunnel exits

eaten by

Coyote

Canis latrans

Digs up moles from tunnels

eaten by

Gopher Snake

Pituophis catenifer

Preys on moles underground

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Sammlungen

Sicherheit

Gefahr

1/5 · Sehr gering

Moles are shy and prefer to stay underground. It's best to watch them from a distance.

Häufig gestellte Fragen

Was ist der/die/das länge von Broad-footed Mole?

11-16 cm

Was ist der/die/das gewicht von Broad-footed Mole?

0.06-0.11 kg

Was ist der/die/das lebenserwartung von Broad-footed Mole?

4-6 Jahre

Was ist der/die/das top Speed von Broad-footed Mole?

1.5 km/h

Was frisst Broad-footed Mole?

This mole loves to munch on juicy earthworms and insect larvae it finds underground!

Wo findet man Broad-footed Mole normalerweise?

Grasslands

Wie jagt Broad-footed Mole?

Foraging

Was ist der/die/das wurfgröße von Broad-footed Mole?

2-5

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