- Fact 2 - Although moles burrow,
some species are semi-aquatic
- Fact 3 - The common European mole,
or moldwarp (Talpa Europ[ae]a), is noted for its extensive
burrows. The common American mole, or shrew mole (Scalops
aquaticus), and star-nosed mole (Condylura cristata) have
similar habits.
- Fact 4 - The saliva of the mole
contains a toxin that paralyzes earthworms and insects
- Fact 5 - A mole is is active during
the day on its tunnels and ventures out at night
- Fact 6 - The velvety fur of moles
can move backwards and forwards which enables them to avoid
getting stuck in tunnels
- Fact 7 - The mole has small eyes
with poor eyesight but their sense of touch is excellent
- Fact 8 - Mole stats and
facts
- Weight: 65-120g
- Height: 95-180mm
- Habitat:
Grassy fields, meadows, pastures and lawns
- Lifespan: 3 years
- Diet: Moles eat mainly earthworms
- Fact 9 - The main predator of the
mole is the Owl
- Fact 10 - The width of the tunnels
made by a mole is 5 cm, height is 4 cm and length can be over 70
m
- Fact 11 - Moles are deemed as pests
when they burrow lawns, raising molehills, and kill the lawn
- Fact 12 - Molehills are waste
material from digging or repairing burrows
- Fact 13 - The collective name for a group is a Labor
- Fact 14 - Males are called Male
- Fact 15 - Females are called Female
- Fact 16 - The names given to babies are
Pups
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