Moles

Moles are cylindrical mammals that are primarily underground burrowers. The name comes from a conjugation of a German word for dirt and a Danish word for throwing, so they are named “dirt throwers” or ones who throw dirt.
Identification
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Moles have velvety fur
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Tiny or invisible ears and eyes
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Short, powerful legs and arms with large paws for digging
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Extra thumb on each hand
Environment
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Moles can survive in low-level oxygen environments, such as underground burrows, by reusing oxygen inhaled above ground
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Eat earthworms and other insects found in soil (totaling about half their body weight each day)
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Saliva contains a toxin that paralyzes worms to store them for later consumption
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Construct underground “larders” to store paralyzed worms until ready to eat
Have 1 to 2 young per year, which rapidly grow into adults in only a few short months
Threats
- Mole burrowing can destroy root systems, causing damage to grass and turf or plants
Treatment
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Consists of trapping or baiting the runs
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Find the feeding tunnels vs the travel tunnels
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