Order Soricomorpha, Family Talpidae (Moles)
Range in Washington:
West of Cascades; also eastern Kittitas County.
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: 20-24 cm; tail: 3-5 cm.
