Order Soricomorpha, Family Talpidae (Moles)
Range in Washington:
Western Washington, southern Cascades, and southeastern Washington.
Habitat:
Open areas, woodlands, forests.
Diet:
Arthropods, earthworms.
Habitats:
Digs burrows, forms mounds and ridges; forages underground.
Identification:
Small eyes; large hands; nearly naked tail.
Total length: 15-18 cm; tail: 3-4 cm.
