Star-nosed Mole

Scientific name : Condylura cristata

Family : Talpidae

Native to : Canada and the United States

Interesting fact : They weigh about 55 grams, and have 44 teeth.

Conservation status : Least Concern

The star-nosed mole is covered in thick, blackish-brown, water-repellent fur, and has large, scaled feet and a long, thick tail, along with an ability to smell underwater. It lives in wet lowland areas and eats small invertebrates, aquatic insects, worms, small amphibians and small fish. The star-nosed mole female has one litter in late spring or early summer.

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