The star-nosed moles are almost completely blind, so they use the tentacles around their nose to detect prey, such as worms and grubs.
14 October 2017
Star-nosed Mole
You never know what you will find in a wood pile. We found this star-nosed mole(Condylura cristata) while splitting firewood. They have black fur, and wide talon-tipped forefeet designed for digging.
The star-nosed moles are almost completely blind, so they use the tentacles around their nose to detect prey, such as worms and grubs.
The star-nosed moles are almost completely blind, so they use the tentacles around their nose to detect prey, such as worms and grubs.
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Wow!! Is this fellow still alive, Bob? I've never seen a mole like this.
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