Wildlifeof China
Greater Chinese Mole
Pangolins, Treeshrews, Shrews & Gymnures
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Euroscaptor grandis
Basic stats
Diet
Earthworms and soil-dwelling invertebrates
Habitat
Montane forest and meadow soils
Range
Central and southwestern China
The greater Chinese mole is a large, powerfully built subterranean mole with velvety dark fur, reduced eyes and ears, and broad outward-facing forefeet equipped with heavy claws. It occurs in central and southwestern China. The species inhabits montane forest and meadow soils, constructing tunnels while hunting earthworms and other underground invertebrates. (Wikipedia, general species account)
Quick answers
- What does the Greater Chinese Mole eat?
- Earthworms and soil-dwelling invertebrates
- What habitat does the Greater Chinese Mole live in?
- Montane forest and meadow soils
- Where is the Greater Chinese Mole found?
- Central and southwestern China