Name | Name:Mole | Name:Mouse |
Top Speed | Top Speed:8 kph, (5 mph) | Top Speed:13 kph, (8 mph) |
* only for short distances | ||
Height | Height:10 cm, (3.9 in ) | Height:n/a |
Weight | Weight:n/a | Weight:n/a |
Lifespan in Wild (years) | Lifespan in Wild (years):3 | Lifespan in Wild (years):1 |
Description | Description:Star-nosed Moles live in the eastern part of North America in wet habitats. They have a hairless nose which is surrounded by 22 pink, fleshy tentacles, (hence, the name: star-nosed). These tentacles protects the nose when they dig soil tunnels to forage. | Description:The deer mouse has a small, soft body with grey to brown fur with white underneath. It is active during the night and is an adept climber, usually found in wooded areas of Northern America. |