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The northern broad-footed mole (Scapanus latimanus) is a species of mammal in the family Talpidae. [2] It is endemic to the United States , where it is found in northern California , Nevada and Oregon at elevations up to 9,800 feet (3,000 m) above sea level.
Five species of moles occur in California. Shrew-mole, Neurotrichus gibbsii; Northern broad-footed mole, Scapanus latimanus. Alameda Island mole, S. l. parvus (CDFW special concern; endemic) Southern broad-footed mole (Scapanus occultus) Coast mole, Scapanus orarius; Townsend's mole, Scapanus townsendii
Desmans and shrew moles are primarily nocturnal, but moles are active day and night, usually travelling above ground only under cover of darkness. Most moles dig permanent burrows, and subsist largely on prey that falls into them. The shrew moles dig burrows to access deep sleeping chambers, but forage for food on the forest floor by night.
Moles are small, subterranean mammals. They have cylindrical bodies, velvety fur, very small, inconspicuous eyes and ears, [1] reduced hindlimbs, and short, powerful forelimbs with large paws adapted for digging. The word "mole" most commonly refers to many species in the family Talpidae (which are named after the Latin word for mole, talpa). [2]
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The eastern mole or common mole (Scalopus aquaticus) is a medium-sized North American mole. It is the only species in the genus Scalopus . It is found in forested and open areas with moist sandy soils in northern Mexico , the eastern United States and the southwestern corner of Ontario in Canada .
The most common is the western rattlesnake, which can be found from sea level to elevations of 7,000 feet, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. Rattlesnakes can be ...
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