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Record 1 2005-06-15

English

Subject field(s)
  • Mammals
DEF

A family of insectivorous mammals, that is divided in three subfamilies: Desmaninae, Talpinae and Uropsilinae.

OBS

Although several groups of mammals have taken to a subterranean existence, the moles are the ones that have become the most highly adapted to the fossorial way of life.

OBS

Moles have thick streamlined bodies: the nose is long and pointed, and the limbs are short.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Mammifères
DEF

Famille de mammifères insectivores qui regroupe les sous-familles Desmaninae, Talpinae et Uropsilinae.

OBS

Presque aveugle, la taupe, avec son corps en torpille, est parfaitement adaptée à la vie souterraine.

Spanish

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