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#58. Mole


Group Name:

Mammals/Insectivore Family


Habitat:

Soft soil in meadows & forests. Moles leave round or conical shaped mounds of earth which may be air holes or entrances to their underground tunnels.


Traits:

1. Grayish black body with pointed, naked & pink snout.

2. Short tail is rat-like (scaly & hairless).

3. Front feet greater in width than length with sharp claws. The front feet are largely used for underground digging.

4. Eat earthworms & bugs (not plants).


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