European Mole

Talpa europaea

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Mammalia · Eulipotyphla · Talpidae

About

The European mole is a mammal of the order Eulipotyphla. It is also known as the common mole and the northern mole.

Fun Fact

European moles can excavate 20 metres of tunnel per day and store live earthworms as 'living larders' — they bite off the worm's head segments to immobilise it but keep it alive for weeks.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Grasslands and farmlands

Diet

Insectivore

Lifespan

3-6 years

Threats

Overgrazing
Invasive Species

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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