Balkan Mole | Animalz

Balkan MoleThis mole occurs in the central and western Balkans and northern Greece. It lives almost entirely underground, digging tunnels through soil.What does it look like?It is 10–15 cm in size and has unusually large, shovel-shaped forefeet for digging. Its very small eyes are covered by skin but can distinguish light from dark.How does it live?This mole occurs in the central and western Balkans and northern Greece. It lives almost entirely underground, digging tunnels through soil.It digs tunnels underground and feeds mainly on earthworms. Mounds of excavated soil can mark its presence at the surface.Keeping it safeIUCN Red List · Least Concern (LC) · Global