MadSci Network: General Biology
Query:

Re: What is the weight of a mole (a type of mammal)?

Date: Sat Apr 28 12:42:29 2001
Posted By: Eric Maass, Director, semiconductors / communication products
Area of science: General Biology
ID: 988468202.Gb
Message:

Moles are generally small, nearly blind mammals that dig - a lot..and eat - 
a LOT!...

There are several different types of moles that have different ranges of 
weights; for example:

The American Shrew Mole weights  8-14.5 grams

The Star-Nosed Mole, with its unusual nose shaped like a star,
weighs 34-78 grams

The Rare Senkaku Mole, found only on the disputed Uotsuri-jima Island  
(the island is claimed by China, Taiwan and Japan.) weighs about  43 
grams.

The Eastern Mole weighs 67-140 grams

Here are some more links with information about moles:
http://www.enchantedlearning.com/subjects/mammals/mole/Mole
printout.shtml

http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/chordata/mammalia/insectivora/tal
pidae.html





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