Mole

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Eastern mole

Description

A small burrowing animal of the family Talpidae found in Eurasia and North America. Moles were once widely trapped for their fur. Their flexible skins have soft, velvety, deep-gray fur with hairs that can be brushed in any direction. The pelts, however, have poor durability.

Synonyms and Related Terms

Russian Desman; Maulwürfe (Deut.); topo (Esp.); talpidé (Fr.); mollen (Ned.); toupeira (Port.); mullvadar (Sven.)

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Resources and Citations

  • Edward Reich, Carlton J. Siegler, Consumer Goods: How to Know and Use Them, American Book Company, New York City, 1937

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