Talpa altaica

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Talpa altaica

Talpa altaica

About

The Altai mole or Siberian mole (Talpa altaica) is a species of mole in the family Talpidae. It is found throughout the taiga zone of south-central Siberia in Russia, as far south as northern Mongolia and Kazakhstan. This mole lives in forested habitat and feeds mainly on earthworms. This is a common species. It is sometimes caught for its fur.

Distribution

The Altai mole or Siberian mole (Talpa altaica) is a species of mole in the family Talpidae. It is found throughout the taiga zone of south-central Siberia in Russia, as far south as northern Mongolia and Kazakhstan. This mole lives in forested habitat and feeds mainly on earthworms. This is a common species. It is sometimes caught for its fur.

Location on the map

47.04°N, 106.66°E · Google Maps satellite

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