Stevie is an Eastern Mole. Eastern moles are the most widely spread mole in the world. Despite what people might think, moles do not eat roots or plants. Stevie is an insectivore--that means he eats bugs. On a rare occasion, a mole may eat a baby bird, but that doesn't happen very often. Even though a mole's mouth is full of sharp teeth, they can't open their mouths very far. Also, they can only see light and dark. Eastern moles typically live only 3 years in the wild, but some can live up to 6 years. Stevie is already full grown, but we don't really know how old he is. He was found by our chicken pen, and we saved him before a chicken could eat him!
Moles are no threat to chickens nor humans. In fact, they are quite beneficial! They eat the bugs that would harm our gardens. Moles eat 20-100% of their weight in bugs every day! Moles like wax worms, crickets, earthworms, flies, and larvae. If they're kept as pets, they can also eat ground beef, dog food, and cat food. They like foods with lots of protein! Their front feet kind of look like hands--they have 5 toes and are big and flat. These feet are at the sides of their heads to help them dig. They are very strong! Their back legs and feet are much smaller than the front ones, and are very weak. If you keep one as a pet, make sure to fill their home with lots of dirt. To feed them, you'd just drop in their food. Some bugs will start going underground and some will stay on the surface. Moles spend most of their time searching for food, so don't put it in a bowl! You do not need to give them much water. They get most of the water they need from the bugs they eat! This is a special blog entry. We normally won't do this, but we did this just for you! We want people to know and respect all kinds of animals, especially those that people have misconceptions about.
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