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Mole
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For the unit of measurement, see Mole (unit).
| Moles | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Mammalia |
| Order: | Eulipotyphla |
| Suborder: | Soricomorpha |
| Family: | Talpidae |
Moles are animals found in North America, Europe and Asia. They eat insects, larvae or tiny worms. Moles have velvety, soft fur. They have powerful front paws so they can dig. A mole has an extra thumb.
The family includes the shrew moles and desmans. There are three subfamilies, 17 genera and 46 species in total in this very common group of mammals.
