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Mole and Gopher Facts
Moles
Body Description - Small,
thick-bodied creatures with narrow, pointed noses. They have a wedge
shaped head and long forelegs that work as shovels. Front paws have
long, broad nails.
Eyes & Ears - Moles are almost blind and have no external ears, but
they can still hear very well.
Foods of Choice - Worms and insects
Home Descriptor - You will find a cone-shaped mound directly above.
Gophers
Body Description - Short legs
and broad head
Eyes & Ears - Very small features
Foods of Choice - Roots, stems, leaves, grass, etc.
Home Descriptor - Gophers build underground tunnel systems several
feet long and can build over 200 mounds a year.
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