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European Mole Collection

The European mole, scientifically known as Talpa europaea, is a fascinating creature that can be found across various regions in Europe

Background imageEuropean Mole Collection: Talpa europaea, European mole

Talpa europaea, European mole
Plate 123 Common Mole. Original watercolour drawing from The Naturalists Library, Mammalia, Vol. 3, 1833-1843, by Sir William Jardine (1800-1874)

Background imageEuropean Mole Collection: Common mole, Talpa europaea. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James

Common mole, Talpa europaea. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William
FLO4989217 Common mole, Talpa europaea. Handcoloured steel engraving by Lizars after an illustration by James Stewart from William Jardine's Naturalist's Library, Edinburgh

Background imageEuropean Mole Collection: European mole (Talpa europaea) at the surface, Alsace, France, September

European mole (Talpa europaea) at the surface, Alsace, France, September

Background imageEuropean Mole Collection: European Mole (coloured engraving)

European Mole (coloured engraving)
1000197 European Mole (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustrator:Johann Eberhard Ihle Engraver)

Background imageEuropean Mole Collection: European Mole -Talpa europaea-

European Mole -Talpa europaea-

Background imageEuropean Mole Collection: Mole emerging from mole hill UK

Mole emerging from mole hill UK

Background imageEuropean Mole Collection: Illustration, crouching European Mole (Talpidae) catching earthworm in its mouth, side view

Illustration, crouching European Mole (Talpidae) catching earthworm in its mouth, side view

Background imageEuropean Mole Collection: Mole -Talpa europaea-, Tyrol, Austria

Mole -Talpa europaea-, Tyrol, Austria

Background imageEuropean Mole Collection: European Mole (Talpa europaea) lying on its front, front view

European Mole (Talpa europaea) lying on its front, front view

Background imageEuropean Mole Collection: European Mole (Talpa europea), front view

European Mole (Talpa europea), front view

Background imageEuropean Mole Collection: Two European Moles (Talpa europaea) leaning to each other, illustration

Two European Moles (Talpa europaea) leaning to each other, illustration

Background imageEuropean Mole Collection: European Mole (Talpa europaea), illustration

European Mole (Talpa europaea), illustration Zoology, Mammals

Background imageEuropean Mole Collection: European mole digging, artwork C016 / 3274

European mole digging, artwork C016 / 3274
European mole (Talpa europaea) digging, artwork. The mole uses its broad hands, which are permanently bent outwards for digging, to excavate the tunnels and burrows that it lives in

Background imageEuropean Mole Collection: European moles, 19th century artwork C013 / 6422

European moles, 19th century artwork C013 / 6422
European mole (Talpa europaea) pair. Plate 212 from Collection of Watercolour Drawings of British Vertebrates (1830-1841) by William MacGillivray

Background imageEuropean Mole Collection: Culled moles C013 / 4748

Culled moles C013 / 4748
Culled moles. Dead bodies of European moles (Talpa europaea) hanging on a fence. Moles are woodland insectivores that feed mostly on earthworms

Background imageEuropean Mole Collection: Culled moles C013 / 4747

Culled moles C013 / 4747
Culled moles. Dead bodies of European moles (Talpa europaea) hanging on a fence. Moles are woodland insectivores that feed mostly on earthworms

Background imageEuropean Mole Collection: European mole (Talpa europea), controlled, United Kingdom, Europe

European mole (Talpa europea), controlled, United Kingdom, Europe

Background imageEuropean Mole Collection: European mole, X-ray

European mole, X-ray

Background imageEuropean Mole Collection: European mole skeleton

European mole skeleton (Talpa europaea) on display. Photographed at Universita degli Studi, Facolta di Agraria di Portici, Naples, Italy


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The European mole, scientifically known as Talpa europaea, is a fascinating creature that can be found across various regions in Europe. This small mammal has captured the attention of many nature enthusiasts due to its unique characteristics and behavior. One captivating image showcases a European mole at the surface in Alsace, France during September. The sight of this elusive creature emerging from its underground habitat is truly remarkable. Another depiction portrays a colored engraving of the European mole, highlighting its distinct features and intricate details. In another illustration, we witness a crouching European mole catching an earthworm with its mouth from a side view. This demonstrates their exceptional hunting skills and adaptation to their subterranean lifestyle. Additionally, an intriguing scene displays an Eurasian Jay pulling out a worm from the soil on top of a burrow belonging to the European mole. The diverse habitats where these moles reside are also showcased through photographs taken in Tyrol, Austria. These images provide insight into their natural environment and offer glimpses into their daily lives. Observing these creatures lying on their front or leaning towards each other emphasizes their social behaviors and interactions within their colonies, and is fascinating to witness how they communicate and cooperate with one another for survival. Overall, these captivating images capture different aspects of the life of the European mole (Talpa europaea). They showcase not only its physical appearance but also shed light on its behavior and natural habitat. Through such illustrations and photographs, we gain valuable insights into this intriguing species that plays an essential role in maintaining ecological balance within our ecosystems.