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Biology: Moles live for about 5 years and breed from February to
June, normally having one litter per year. Born in an extra large chamber, the mound is called a "fortress".
Females give birth to upto 7 young, although an average litter is 4.
The gestation period is 4 weeks when the young are born hairless, pink & blind weighing 3-5 grams. The young
moles leave the nest after about 5 weeks. They create a network of tunnels which are harvested of earthworms,
they will also eat insect larvae and slugs.
Moles are solitary and very territorial, only coming together to breed. An infestation of moles is evident by the
appearance of mole hill, earth excavated for the network of tunnels in the ground. The number of mole hills is not
an indication of the population of moles, merely activity.
The mole is extremely territorial, often taking as much as 200 m² (1 imperial acre) as its territory. Rarely crossing
over ground, they can cover large distances, quickly, by tunnelling just under the turf in surface runs.
Size: About 11 - 18cm (4-7 inches) from nose to tail. Weight around 100 grams.
Markings: Black smooth velvety hair.
Location: Widespread throughout Mainland Britain.
Detection: Mole hills, runs / tunnels, subsidence.
Moles are a solitary and territorial animal, spending the majority of their lives in a labyrinth of tunnels below
ground. Their fore limbs are well-adapted for burrowing in earth and they have very poor eyesight. They are
approximately 15cm in length, have a velvety black coat and a short tail.
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