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Hairy-tailed mole (also known as Brewer's mole)

Parascalops breweri

Description:

Short furry tail, long nose, and about 14-15 cm in length. Fur covers their eyes, and they have internal ears. Like other moles, the hairy-tailed mole is blind and relies on there keen sense of touch and smell to navigate.

Habitat:

forest.

Notes:

The hairy-tailed mole is also known to swim and catch prey in ponds.

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DaneCole
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DaneCole

Ontario, Canada

Spotted on Mar 20, 2013
Submitted on Mar 20, 2013

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