




Scalopus aquaticus
The Eastern Mole is a small, furry animal that lives underground. It has big front paws that help it dig tunnels in the soil to find food like worms and insects.
Hábitat: Grasslands
The Eastern Mole is a small mammal with a sleek, velvety dark grayish-brown fur coat that can appear almost black. It has large, paddle-like front feet with powerful claws for digging, setting it apart from rodents. Its tiny eyes and ears are hidden beneath its fur, making it look eyeless.





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Eastern Moles actually have an extra 'thumb' bone on each front paw for better digging power!
Moles can eat incredibly fast, consuming small prey in mere seconds with their sharp teeth!
Their blood has special hemoglobin that helps them breathe in low-oxygen tunnels!
They create intricate underground tunnel systems that can stretch for hundreds of feet!
Eastern Mole can rapidly tunnel through soil because of its strong, shovel-like front paws, helping it find food and shelter.
Eastern Mole has backward-facing fur that allows it to move smoothly both forwards and backwards in tight tunnels.
Eastern Mole can expertly locate prey underground using its highly sensitive nose and whiskers, detecting vibrations.
These tiny tunnelers mostly eat creepy crawlies found underground.

Canis latrans
Opportunistic predator in open areas.
Bubo virginianus
Hunts moles when they surface.
Didelphis virginiana
May prey on moles found above ground.
Mephitis mephitis
Digs up and consumes moles.
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.
Describe una especie cuya presencia y papel tienen un efecto desproporcionadamente grande en su entorno.
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Moles are shy and prefer to stay underground, so it's best to watch them from a distance.
15-20 cm
0.08-0.14 kg
3-6 años
3 km/h
These tiny tunnelers mostly eat creepy crawlies found underground.
Grasslands
Foraging
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