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National Museum of Natural History: American Mammals: Broad Footed Mole

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Broad-footed Moles' forefeet are almost as wide as they are long, and their fur is nearly uniformly black. They seem to prefer moist soils, but will inhabit dry areas with large boulders. Learn more about the Scapanus latimanus, more commonly known as a Broad-footed Mole, in this easy-to-read species overview by the Smithsonian's National Museum of Natural History.

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