Plight of the Mole
Posted: Wed Jul 27, 2011 4:52 pm
Plight of the Mole (Talpa europea):
Hi All,
On my way home from work today 27/07/2011) I came across a dead mole in the middle of a field of rank vegetation. Often the only time I see a mole, is dead on the roadside not in the middle of a field. There was no sign of wounding, in fact it appeared very fresh and clean. No flies around or any nasty smell.
I took it home to photograph the specimen. Although it appeared well fed I can't help thinking that it died of starvation unable to find enough worms and may have resorted to feeding on unsuitable material.
I would like your opinions PLEASE.
Cheers,
Harry
Hi All,
On my way home from work today 27/07/2011) I came across a dead mole in the middle of a field of rank vegetation. Often the only time I see a mole, is dead on the roadside not in the middle of a field. There was no sign of wounding, in fact it appeared very fresh and clean. No flies around or any nasty smell.
I took it home to photograph the specimen. Although it appeared well fed I can't help thinking that it died of starvation unable to find enough worms and may have resorted to feeding on unsuitable material.
I would like your opinions PLEASE.
Cheers,
Harry