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Coast Mole

Scapanus orarius

The Coast Mole is a small, furry animal that loves to dig tunnels in the ground. It has big front paws that help it move quickly underground, making it a great digger!

Habitat: Coastal areas

Appearance

The Coast Mole is a small, cylindrical mammal with incredibly soft, velvety dark grey fur that can lie flat in any direction. It has a pointed, pink snout for rooting and large, paddle-like front feet equipped with powerful claws. Its eyes are tiny and almost completely hidden within its fur, distinguishing it from shrews or mice.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderSoricomorphaFamilyTalpidaeGenusScapanus
Coast Mole
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Coast Mole

Category

Mammals

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

A Coast Mole's powerful front paws are wider than its head!

Coast Moles can "swim" through loose soil almost like a fish in water.

Their saliva contains a toxin that can paralyze earthworms, storing them for later!

They build two kinds of tunnels: shallow feeding tunnels and deep sleeping burrows.

Special abilities

Ability

Super Digger

Coast Moles can tunnel through soil incredibly fast because of their strong, shovel-like front paws and claws that help them create elaborate underground networks.

Ability

Velvet Fur Shield

The Coast Mole has unique velvety fur that can lay flat in any direction, helping it move forward or backward through narrow tunnels.

Ability

Tunnel Sense

Coast Moles have a powerful sense of touch and smell in their sensitive snout, helping them find food and navigate in complete darkness.

Measurements & details

Length
12-16 cm
Weight
0.06-0.1 kg
Lifespan
3-6 years
Top Speed
3 km/h
Litter Size
2-5
Gestation
28-30 days

Diet & Feeding

They primarily munch on yummy worms and insects found hiding underground!

Primary Foods

  • Earthworms
  • Insect larvae
  • Grubs
  • Slugs
  • Centipedes

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

If you see a mole, watch it from a distance and don't try to touch it.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Coast Mole?

12-16 cm

How much does Coast Mole weigh?

0.06-0.1 kg

How long does Coast Mole live?

3-6 years

How fast can Coast Mole move?

3 km/h

What does Coast Mole eat?

They primarily munch on yummy worms and insects found hiding underground!

Where is Coast Mole usually found?

Coastal areas

How does Coast Mole hunt?

Foraging

How many babies does Coast Mole usually have?

2-5

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