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Père David's Mole

Talpa davidiana

Classification

Family
Talpidae

Père David's mole (Talpa davidiana) is a mole found in the Middle East, ranging from south-central Turkey east to Kurdistan Province, Iran, although it could also range south into Syria. It is listed as a data deficient species by the IUCN, as little is known about its population or habitat. The species is named after the zoologist Armand David.

Distribution

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