MOLES

  • Moles use different chambers in their tunnels for sleeping, storing food and bringing up their young.
desman mole
  • The majority of the 20 species of mole lead an underground life, but 2 species of desman and star-nosed moles are adapted for an aquatic life.
  • All moles have highly modified hands and forearms which act as pick axe and shovel combined.
  • Moles can move backwards or forwards with equal ease.

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