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SPECIES PROFILE
Blind Mole (Talpa caeca)
Talpa
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Mammalia
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
S Italy, Balkans
DIET
Insectivorous
HABITAT
Mediterranean woodland, grassland
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Mammalia
ORDER
Eulipotyphla
FAMILY
Talpidae
GENUS
Talpa
📋 Description
SIZE
10-14 cm body, 60-120 g
COLORATION
Dark velvety fur
ADAPTATIONS
Blind (eyes covered by skin), strong digging claws
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Mediterranean woodland, grassland
DIET
Insectivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
S Italy, Balkans
REPRODUCTION
3-5 young
DIET DETAILS
Earthworms, insects
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Habitat loss
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The blind mole has eyes completely covered by skin and relies entirely on smell and touch. It creates large molehills in olive groves and meadows.
2
It is completely blind but has excellent underground navigation skills.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Abruzzo National Park Italy
Pollino National Park Italy
Etna Sicily Italy
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Year-round
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Look for molehills in Mediterranean woodland; no eyes.
