Where do Moles come from?
What do moles eat? Why do moles tunnel? Why do moles build large mounds? What can you do to get rid of moles ????????????? These are some common question about moles! What are moles? Where do they come from? Moles are from the Talpidae family and are small insectivors mammal. Moles {Talpids} evolved from shrew like animals in the late Eocene Europe. The most primitive {Talpid} is the shrew mole, and its believed the rest evolved from there. There are 6 species of moles in North America. Eastern mole, Star nosed mole, Hairy tailed mole, Broad footed mole, Coast mole, and the Townsend mole. The most common moles are the Eastern mole, Star nosed mole, and Hairy tailed mole. These are the moles that create the most damage for home owners, farmers, and golf courses. Eastern mole {Scalipus Aquaticus} Star nosed mole {Condylura cristata} Hairy tailed mole {Parascalops breweri} Eastern moles are the most common of all the moles. Eastern moles can be found east of the Rocky Mt., from Canada to
Few, if any of us, are lacking in at least a small number of moles, and in some individuals there are literally hundreds of them. Most are small, perhaps 1/4-1/2 inch in length. and are to be found almost anywhere on the skin. They are mostly tan, brown or blue-black in color, often slightly elevated. and may bear a few hairs. It is not practical to remove most moles, nor is it necessary. If a mole is considered to be a cosmetic problem the doctor can easily remove it, often by as simple a procedure as cauterizing. This will, of course, result in a small scar. In general moles are to be regarded as harmless. An exceedingly rare tumor related to moles is known as a melanoma. Melanomas may arise in a pre-existent type of mole (known as the junctions nevus) which appears as a generally flat, blue to black, hairless pigment spot in the skin. Some also appear to arise in apparently normal skin without a preceding nevus. Melanomas occur most often on the hands, feet or genitals. Any mole tha
