Mole Facts & Ecology — The Underground World (Nature Study Picture Book)
What makes moles so fascinating?
Busily digging tunnels underground, the mole is an animal made all the more intriguing because it's so hard to spot. Its underground world, where it digs the soil with shovel-shaped front paws, is truly fascinating.
We've gathered all kinds of stories about moles, including their characteristics, their ecology, and underground animals.
Nature and science facts about moles
A mole's front paws are shaped like shovels with strong claws, making it great at digging soil. Its eyes have nearly degenerated so it can only tell light from dark, but the Eimer's organs around its nose let it sense underground vibrations and smells with great sensitivity. Its main food is earthworms, and its tunnels are divided into food passages, sleeping chambers, and rooms for raising its young. A mole's digging lets air flow through the soil, helping plants grow.
What Tangobook's «Mole» covers
Tangobook's «Mole» begins at a mound of soil in a lawn and warmly captures how the mole digs tunnels with its shovel-like front paws, the layout of its home with separate sleeping rooms and eating rooms, its ecological role of helping plants grow well by digging the soil, and the growth of a baby mole.
Great things to observe together
Point out things like the front paws (shovel-shaped), the tunnels (many rooms), the nose (Eimer's organs), and life underground. It's fun to talk together about "How does it find food when it can barely see?" and "Why do plants grow well when the soil is dug up?"
Parent guide: extending into observation and hands-on experience
Look for molehills (traces of a mole) on your walks, and dig in the soil with your hands to experience what the front paws do. Building a "tunnel with many rooms" out of a cardboard box is a fun activity too.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. How do moles find their way?
A. Their eyes have nearly degenerated, but the Eimer's organs around their nose sense vibrations and smells with great sensitivity to find the way.
Q. Why is it good when moles dig the soil?
A. It lets air flow through the soil, helping plant roots grow well. Moles are like nature's farmers.
Q. How can we observe them at home?
A. Look for molehills on walks, try digging soil with your hands, and build a tunnel out of a box.
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