Mole
Mole (family Talpidae), any of 42 species of insectivores
most of which are adapted for aggressive burrowing and for living most
of their lives underground. Burrowing moles have a cylindrical body with
a short tail and short, stocky limbs. A long, nearly hairless, and
highly mobile piglike muzzle extends beyond the upper lip. Most species
lack external ears , and their tiny eyes are hidden in their fur. Many have a strong odour.Moles have poor vision but acute senses of hearing and touch. The muzzle
is tipped with thousands of microscopic tactile structures (Eimer’s
organs)
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