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The Mole

The European Mole is found across Britain, although it is more common in areas with rich, moist, loamy soils. 

Moles live solitary lives, inhabiting extensive underground tunnel networks called burrows. Rarely coming into contact with each other. Except for the breeding season when males will be searching for a mate.  After mating however, the male will leave immediately and it will be down to the female to raise the pups.  She tends the family (of between 3-5) for about 5 weeks.  They are then on their own, looking for new territories.

Despite living alone, it is not uncommon to find a number of moles in a single area.  If the local conditions are good, then the mole population will thrive unless controlled.  

Facts

  • Scientific Name: Talpa Europaea
  • Life Expectancy: 3-6 years
  • Breeding: Once per year in March, averaging 4 pups per litter
  • Size: Adult males 90-120g and females 70-105g
  • Weight: Adult males are 120-170mm long and females 110-140mm
  • Diet: Live Earthworms, Slugs, Grubs and Insects
  • Digging: An adult can move around 18kg of earth per hour!
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