Visual Findings:

The moles cylindrical body is 12-16 cm long from nose to tip of the tail and weighs 70-110 grams.

There is very little external difference between the sexes. The mole is covered with black velvety hair, which can set in

any direction. It is well adapted for burrowing with large spade-like forefeet turned permanently

outwards for digging. The eyes are very small and hidden among the fur, but well capable of detecting light.

There are no external ear flaps. The senses of touch and hearing are well developed but smell and sight are less important

Habitat Findings:

Moles are solitary in their habits and live almost entirely underground in a tunnel system.Present on most ground

below an altitude of 1000m

Consumption Findings:

They feed mainly on earthworms but also on various other invertebrates including slugs and insect larvae

Extra Information:

The breeding season lasts from February to June and there is usually one litter a year.

After a 4 week gestation period the young are born blind and without fur. They develop rapidly and leave the nest

when they are 5 weeks old.