Moles

Talpa Europaea

Appearance

They have cylindrical bodies, velvety fur, very small, inconspicuous ears and eyes.
They have reduced hindlimbs, and short, powerful forelimbs with large paws adapted for digging.
A mole's diet primarily consists of earthworms and other small invertebrates found in the soil.

Habitat

Moles burrow and raise molehills, killing parts of lawns. They can undermine plant roots, indirectly causing damage or death. Moles do not eat plant roots.
Moles utilize oxygen more effectively by reusing the exhaled air, and as a result, can survive in low-oxygen environments such as burrows.
Although moles are not dangerous to human health, the damage they do to lawns and agriculture make them a pest that needs to be controlled.

Lifecycle

Breeding season for a mole depends on species but is generally February through May. Males search for females by letting out high-pitched squeals and tunnelling through foreign areas.
The gestation period of the mole is approximately 42 days. Three to five young are born, mainly in March and early April.
Pups leave the nest 30–45 days after birth to find territories of their own