Moles

Description

15cm in length. 75-130g in weight. Slate-grey 'velvety' fur. Short palm-like front feet used for digging.

Habitat

Present on most ground below an altitude of 1000m.

Threats

Disfigures lawns with hills, damages farm machinery, e.g. combine harvesters, by throwing up stones. Livestock may injure their legs in mole tunnels.