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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!

Hábitat: Grasslands

Aspecto

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

Categoría

Mamíferos

Rareza

Common

Peligro

1/5 · Muy bajo

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Datos interesantes

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!

Habilidades especiales

Habilidad

Super Digger

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

Habilidad

Reversible Fur

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

Habilidad

Vibration Sensor

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

Medidas y detalles

Longitud
11-16 cm
Peso
0.06-0.11 kg
Esperanza de vida
4-6 años
Top Speed
1.5 km/h
Tamaño de la camada
2-5
Gestación
30 días

Dieta y alimentación

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

Alimentos principales

  • Earthworms
  • Grubs
  • Insect larvae
  • Snails
  • Slugs

Método de búsqueda

  • Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

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

Rasgos

También conocido como

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Colecciones

Seguridad

Peligro

1/5 · Muy bajo

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

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el longitud de Broad-footed Mole?

11-16 cm

¿Cuál es el peso de Broad-footed Mole?

0.06-0.11 kg

¿Cuál es el esperanza de vida de Broad-footed Mole?

4-6 años

¿Cuál es el top Speed de Broad-footed Mole?

1.5 km/h

¿Qué come Broad-footed Mole?

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

¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Broad-footed Mole?

Grasslands

¿Cómo caza Broad-footed Mole?

Foraging

¿Cuál es el tamaño de la camada de Broad-footed Mole?

2-5

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