Wildlifeof China
Himalayan Mole
Pangolins, Treeshrews, Shrews & Gymnures
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Euroscaptor micrurus
Basic stats
Diet
Earthworms and other soil invertebrates
Habitat
Montane forest, meadow and cultivated soils
Range
Himalayas and southwestern China
The Himalayan mole is a compact subterranean mammal with dark velvety fur, minute eyes, no external ears and broad spade-like forefeet. Its tail is notably short. The species occurs along the Himalayas and in southwestern China. It inhabits montane forest, meadow and cultivated soils, excavating tunnels while feeding on earthworms and other soil invertebrates. (Wikipedia, general species account)
Quick answers
- What does the Himalayan Mole eat?
- Earthworms and other soil invertebrates
- What habitat does the Himalayan Mole live in?
- Montane forest, meadow and cultivated soils
- Where is the Himalayan Mole found?
- Himalayas and southwestern China