Common Mole vs Russian Desman
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Common Mole
0.16 m
Human
1.75 m
Russian Desman
0.215 m
| Common Mole | Russian Desman | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 72–128 g | 0.4–0.52 kg |
| Length | 12–16 cm | 18–21.5 cm |
| Lifespan | 2–5 yrs | 3–4 yrs |
| Gestation | 28 days | 40 days |
| Offspring | 2–7 | 1–5 |
| Diet | Omnivore | Omnivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Cathemeral | Nocturnal |
| Migration | Resident | Resident |
| Habitat | Forest, Grassland, Farmland, Garden, Woodland, Heathland | River, Lake, Wetland, Forest |
| Regions | Nordics, Europe | Europe, Asia |
| Family | Talpidae | Talpidae |
| Order | Soricomorpha | Soricomorpha |