




Neurotrichus gibbsii
The American Shrewmole is a small, furry creature that loves to dig in the ground. It has tiny eyes and a long nose, which helps it find tasty bugs and worms to eat!
Hábitat: Forests and grasslands
The American Shrewmole is a tiny mammal, often slate grey to brownish-black, with thick, velvety fur. It has a distinctive long, pointed, flexible snout and incredibly small eyes, making it visually unique from other small rodents.





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American Shrewmoles can eat half their own body weight every single day!
Their velvety fur lets them move forwards or backwards easily in tunnels.
These tiny animals can even swim well, searching for food in the water!
They are the smallest mammal found in North America!
American Shrewmole has an incredibly sensitive, flexible snout that helps it find prey underground by smell.
American Shrewmole can rapidly tunnel through soil using its broad, paddle-like front paws for digging.
American Shrewmole has extra-long whiskers that help it feel its way around dark tunnels, compensating for its tiny eyes.
This tiny mole loves to munch on small creepy crawlies like worms, insects, and slugs found underground.
Tyto alba
hunts small mammals, including shrewmoles, at night.

Canis latrans
preys opportunistically on small mammals found on the surface.
Lumbricus terrestris
a primary and abundant food source found underground.
Limax maximus
consumes these slow-moving invertebrates found in their habitat.
Peludo describe a los animales que poseen una cubierta densa de pelo o pelaje suave.
Los animales solitarios viven solos durante la mayor parte de su vida y solo interactúan con otros para aparearse o cuidar de sus crías.
Los animales excavadores cavan túneles y cámaras en el suelo y utilizan estas estructuras subterráneas para refugiarse, cazar o reproducirse.
Este rasgo identifica a los organismos cuya dieta consiste principalmente en insectos y otros pequeños invertebrados.
Los hábitats de pastizales son biomas terrestres dominados por pastos y plantas herbáceas, que sustentan a una variedad de animales de pastoreo.
Los hábitats boscosos son entornos terrestres dominados por una densa cubierta arbórea, que sustentan una gran diversidad de vida animal y vegetal.
Este rasgo identifica a los organismos que exhiben una rapidez excepcional en sus movimientos para cazar, escapar o desplazarse.
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If you see a small animal, it's best to watch from a distance and not touch it.
7-10 cm
0.008-0.015 kg
1-3 años
This tiny mole loves to munch on small creepy crawlies like worms, insects, and slugs found underground.
Forests and grasslands
Foraging
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20-30 días
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