Week 26: European Mole (‘Talpa europaea’)

The European mole was @SpeciesofUK from 23rd to 29th June, 2013. Moles are subterranean burrowing species of mammals. The European mole is one of nine mole species in the genus Talpa, all of which are found in Europe or western Asia.[1] A Mole [Source: Wikimedia Commons © Mousse] Moles are found throughout Britain wherever there is deep enough well-drained topsoil. They aren't dependent on sunlight and so can be active day or night throughout the year.[2] European moles are just one of a…