Mole blood contains a “super-hemoglobin” protein that greatly enhances their carbon dioxide-carrying capacity enabling them to breathe in a low oxygen environment.
Moles are mostly subterranean because that’s where their food is.
Moles have an interesting edge on their prey in which their saliva contains a toxin that paralyzes earth worms so that they can store them live for later consumption.
The Townsend Mole is the largest measuring in at a length of eight to nine inches and found west of the cascade mountains.
The Pacific Mole, also known as the coast mole, but smaller in length of six to seven inches and found in wooded habitats.
The Shrew Mole is the smallest at a length of four to five inches and more commonly active above ground. Definitely a more “yard friendly” fellow.
Moles mate from late winter to early summer producing a single litter of three to five young with a maximum life span ranging from four to six years. Our season generally begins by June and doesn’t begin to slow until around October depending fall/winter conditions. If we have a mild winter, it’s not uncommon for them to be active longer.
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