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White-tailed Mole

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Photo: Rejoice Gassah · CC BY 4.0

Parascaptor leucura

Basic stats

Diet

Earthworms and other soil invertebrates

Habitat

Montane forest, meadow and cultivated soil

Range

Northeastern South Asia, southern China and northern Myanmar

The white-tailed mole is a subterranean mammal distinguished by its short pale or whitish tail. It has dark velvety fur, reduced eyes, concealed ears and broad forefeet with strong claws. The species occurs from northeastern South Asia through southern China to northern Myanmar. (Wikipedia, general species account)

It inhabits montane forest, meadow and cultivated soils, excavating shallow feeding tunnels and deeper nest passages. Earthworms and other soil invertebrates form the diet. Its presence is most often indicated by raised ridges and displaced soil rather than direct sightings. (Wikipedia, general species account)

Quick answers

What does the White-tailed Mole eat?
Earthworms and other soil invertebrates
What habitat does the White-tailed Mole live in?
Montane forest, meadow and cultivated soil
Where is the White-tailed Mole found?
Northeastern South Asia, southern China and northern Myanmar
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