Miner the Eastern Mole (Scalopus aquaticus)
He has a soft-gray coat with a pinkish / white tail.
He eats grubs, insects, and especially loves angleworms.
He works and sleeps when he chooses.
He tunnels around looking for his food.
He has tiny eyes that are barely useful.
Hairy-Tailed Mole (Parascalops breweri)
*Burgess calls him the Brewer’s Mole.
We decided to leave him out of our field guide since Burgess only briefly mentions him.
Townsend Mole (Scapanus townsendii)
*Burgess calls him an Oregon Mole.
He is the largest and handsomest member of the family.
His coat is blackish gray.
Star-Nosed Mole (Candylura cristata)
His nose has a fringe comprised of 22 fleshy points.
His tail is hairy and gets bigger in the fall and winter.
He is especially fond of river banks, swamps, and other moist areas.
No comments:
Post a Comment