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If you ever saw a Star-nosed mole in the wild, you may think the creature had jumped right out of a science fiction novel, but the Condylura cristata is actually native to eastern North America. It can usually be found near streams, lakes and ponds where it feeds primarily on invertebrates. In many ways the star-nosed mole is just another ordinary North American mole; the star-nosed mole is about 6-8 inches in length with a stout, round body, broad feet and large claws. However, the star-nosed mole differs from other North American moles in a variety of ways, perhaps the most notable being...
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