The star-nosed mole has a rose-colored ring of fleshy, retractable tentacles surrounding its nose. This nasal disc is bilaterally symmetrical with 11 projections on each side. Equally distinct is the ...

The star-nosed mole, Condylura cristata, is one of 39 mole species. Moles are small, furry, underground, tunnel-dwelling mammals that feast mostly on insects. Star-nosed moles share many similarities ...

5: Star-Nosed Mole — Nose As A Navigation Aid While many animals use their sense of smell to navigate in dark environments, ...

The fur is black or blackish-brown and has a purplish-brown sheen. The hairy-tailed mole lacks the fleshy nasal tentacles of the star-nosed mole, but both possess fossorial specializations, e.g., ...

Moles located on the nose are often interpreted as signs of courage and leadership. A mole on the bridge of the nose is thought to indicate a person with a strong will and a natural ability to lead.

Genetic analyses have solved the riddle of where a marsupial mole fits on the tree of life: It’s a cousin to bilbies, bandicoots and Tasmanian devils.

Image by Joel Sartore/ Photo Ark. The remarkable nose of the star-nosed mole (Condylura cristata). Seeing a star-nosed mole in person is special. Discovering new insights into the biology of this ...

Discover how olms, deep-sea lobsters, and the star-nosed mole rely on heightened senses to survive and flourish in their lightless environments. Did you know that there are animals that don't see ...

The blind star-nosed mole may not seem like the ultimate fighter, but when it's hungry it can find, catch and eat its prey faster than the human eye can follow! Its fleshy nose acts as an extra ...