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.
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.
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