Mole hills (Talpa europaea). Older mound, centre right. Recent mound, top left. New mound, being pushed up above grass surface.

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Mole hills (Talpa europaea). Older mound, centre right. Recent mound, top left. New mound, being pushed up above grass surface as photograph being taken, in pursuit of invertebrates eg earthworms.

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Photo credit: © Joe Blossom / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
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