FACTS ABOUT MOLES in Western Washington                                (Townsend's Mole)

         ALL ABOUT MOLES, and WHAT THEY DO:

1. Moles can tunnel at a rate of 15 feet per hour, covering up to 100 feet in a day.

2. A single mole may occupy nearly 3 acres of land.

3. An area can host between 1 to 5 moles simultaneously.

4. Over millennia, they have evolved to survive underground with low oxygen and high carbon dioxide levels.

5. In extreme temperatures, moles burrow deeper and forage less.

6. As insectivores, they consume nearly their entire body weight daily, primarily eating worms (70-90%) and a smaller portion of grubs and insects (10-30%).

7. Their saliva contains toxins that paralyze worms, allowing them to store their prey for later consumption.

8. Male moles are typically solitary, only socializing for mating, while females give birth to 2-5 offspring each spring.

9. Their lifespan ranges from 2 to 5 years.

10. Their intricate tunnel systems include dedicated areas for nesting and foraging.