A
video documentary about the star-nosed mole, explanations about its bodily
functions for feeding.
To view National Geographic's video on the Star Nosed Mole: CLICK HERE
Moles – The Hole and Tunnel
Makers
Gardeners
usually don’t like moles very much because they dig holes and tunnels in the
yard, but you must admit, moles are kind of cute! These little animals are
about the size of a chipmunk. They’re usually brownish gray to black and they
live in North America, Europe, Asia and
even parts of Africa.
There are NO moles in Ireland.
Moles
look a little like mice or squirrels,
but
more all about moles is that they’re not rodents.
These
little animals are about the size of a chipmunk.
Moles look a
little like mice or squirrels, but they’re
not rodents. They
are digging animals that love to eat bugs. Their favorite food is
worms. One mole can eat over 50 pounds of worms in one year. Moles also eat
ants, spiders,
and grubs.
Basic Facts about Moles
- Moles have curved front paws and
claws that dig like shovels. They build long tunnels and
underground homes.
- Moles can dig up to 18 feet in
one hour.
- Moles have a good sense of
smell, but they don’t see very well. In fact, their eyes are hard to find
because they’re very small and covered in fur.
- Moles don’t hibernate. They work
all year round to catch food.
- These little animals paralyze worms
and insects with poison in their saliva. Then they store the insects in an
underground room to eat later.
Mole Q&A
Question: How do moles breathe underground?
Answer: Moles have twice as much blood as
other mammals and
they have more oxygen in their blood, which helps them live underground.
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Question: How many babies do moles have?
Answer: Moles usually have litters with 2 to 6
babies. The babies can take care of themselves when they are only one month
old.
Science Quiz for Kids
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Enjoy this
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