Skip to main content
Today is World Environment Day!
Close

Hairy-tailed mole (also known as Brewer's mole)

Parascalops breweri

Photo by DaneCole
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

44.7513, -79.3175

Field Notes

Description:

Short furry tail, long nose, and about 14-15 cm in length.
Fur covers their eyes, and they have internal ears.
Like other moles, the hairy-tailed mole is blind and relies on there keen sense of touch and smell to navigate.

Habitat:

forest.

Notes:

The hairy-tailed mole is also known to swim and catch prey in ponds.

Reference Links:

Hairy-tailed mole

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (0)

Be the first to comment

Sign in to comment

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Wildlife with Snow, Frost, and Ice - NorthEastern United States
Mission
Ontario Wildlife
Photographed
PublishedMarch 20, 2013

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies