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MammalLCLeast Concern

European Mole

Talpa europaea

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The mole spends almost its entire life underground, creating extensive tunnel systems to trap earthworms. It detects prey with extraordinarily sensitive nasal receptors and can consume its own bodyweight in worms daily.

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Quick Facts

Category
Mammal
Latin name
Talpa europaea
IUCN Status
LC — Least Concern
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Conservation Status: LC

Least Concern — assessed by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.