Tuesday 3 July 2012

Mole

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)

Mole

Mole

Mole

Mole

Mole

Mole

Mole

Mole

Mole

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