




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
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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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!
Broad-footed Mole can tunnel rapidly because of its huge, paddle-like front paws and strong claws.
Broad-footed Mole has unique velvety fur that can lie flat in any direction, helping it move smoothly in tunnels.
Broad-footed Mole can detect tiny ground vibrations, which helps it locate prey and navigate its dark tunnels.
This mole loves to munch on juicy earthworms and insect larvae it finds underground!
Lumbricus terrestris
A primary food source
Tyto alba
Hunts moles at tunnel exits

Canis latrans
Digs up moles from tunnels
Pituophis catenifer
Preys on moles underground
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.
Describe a los organismos que descomponen la materia orgánica muerta, reciclando los nutrientes de vuelta al ecosistema.
Este rasgo identifica a los organismos que exhiben una rapidez excepcional en sus movimientos para cazar, escapar o desplazarse.
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Moles are shy and prefer to stay underground. It's best to watch them from a distance.
11-16 cm
0.06-0.11 kg
4-6 años
1.5 km/h
This mole loves to munch on juicy earthworms and insect larvae it finds underground!
Grasslands
Foraging
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