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Siberian Mole

Talpa altaica

Classification

Family
Talpidae

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.

Distribution

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