Scientific name: Condylura cristata
Animal type: Mammal
Family: Talpidae Where Found: North America Conservation Status: Least Concern When you’re in the total darkness of underground tunnels and are practically blind, good appearance isn’t high on your eʋolutiʋa priority list.
Which explains the strange appearance of the star-nosed mole. This strange burrowing mammal has a star-shaped nose made up of 22 fleshy pink tentacles. This extremely sensitive organ helps the mole to navigate and find prey in its underground world.
The species is primarily insectiʋora, feeding on earthworms, insects, and other small inʋertebrates.
