Least Concern
Mole (Eastern)
Scalopus aquaticus
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About
The eastern mole is a small, fossorial (burrowing) mammal known for its powerful front legs and large paws adapted for digging. They spend most of their lives underground in complex tunnel systems.
Habitat
Forests, fields, and gardens of eastern North America
Diet
Carnivorous - earthworms, insects, and small invertebrates
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Fun Facts
- Moles have poor eyesight but excellent sense of touch and smell.
- They can dig up to 18 feet (5.5 meters) of tunnel in a single hour.
- Moles create molehills as they push soil up to the surface while digging.
Conservation
StatusLeast Concern
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