European Mole

GPTKB entity

Statements (65)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Mole
gptkbp:activity_pattern gptkb:Nocturnal
gptkbp:adaptations Streamlined body
Powerful forelimbs
Short limbs
Sensitive whiskers
Reduced eyesight
Broad, spade-like hands
Hibernation in cold climates
gptkbp:aroma gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:breeding_season gptkb:spring
gptkbp:children 2 to 7
gptkbp:class gptkb:Mammalia
gptkbp:climate Temperate climates
gptkbp:common_name European mole
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultivation Pest control
Soil aeration
gptkbp:cultural_significance Symbol of underground life
gptkbp:diet Invertebrates
gptkbp:diseases Parasites
Mange
gptkbp:distribution gptkb:Europe
gptkbp:ecological_role Soil health
Food source for predators
gptkbp:family gptkb:Talpidae
gptkbp:foraging_behavior Up to 1 meter
Fossorial
Surface feeding
gptkbp:fossil_record Pleistocene
gptkbp:genus gptkb:Talpa
gptkbp:gestation_period 4 weeks
gptkbp:habitat Moist soil
gptkbp:habitat_preference Loamy soil
gptkbp:hair_color Dark brown to black
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label European Mole
gptkbp:hunting_technique Echolocation
gptkbp:kingdom gptkb:Animalia
gptkbp:length 12 to 15 cm
gptkbp:lifespan 3 years
gptkbp:litter_size Average 4
gptkbp:order Eulipotyphla
gptkbp:phylum gptkb:Chordata
gptkbp:population_trend gptkb:stable
gptkbp:predators gptkb:Foxes
Birds of prey
Badgers
Domestic cats
gptkbp:range 0.5 to 1 hectare
gptkbp:reproduction Viviparous
gptkbp:scientific_name gptkb:Talpa_europaea
gptkbp:skin_color Pink underbelly
gptkbp:social_structure Solitary
gptkbp:species gptkb:Talpa_europaea
gptkbp:territorial_behavior gptkb:Yes
gptkbp:tunnel_purpose Foraging
Nesting
Escape from predators
gptkbp:tunnel_system Extensive
gptkbp:vocalization Grunts and squeaks
gptkbp:weaning_age 4 weeks
gptkbp:weight 70 to 150 grams
gptkbp:wing_configuration 10 cm
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Eastern_Mole
gptkbp:bfsLayer 7