Gansu mole

The Gansu Mole ( Scapanulus oweni ) is an endemic species of mammal in China from the family of moles ( Talpidae ). He is mainly systematic interesting as it is more closely related to the American living than the other in Asia moles and is thus expected to Neuweltmaulwürfen.

Features

Gansu Moles reach a body length 10-11 inches, what still comes a 3.5 to 4 centimeters long, furred tail. The coat is gray, the reshaped to grave tools forepaws are comparatively wide and wear long, thin claws. Compliance with the North American moles is mainly based on the structure of the teeth, the upper canines are degenerated and enlarged the front incisors.

Dissemination and lifestyle

Gansu moles inhabit a small area in China on the border of the provinces of Gansu, Shaanxi and Sichuan. About the way of life is as good as nothing is known. Two specimens were found in a mossy forest, only six animals were previously studied scientifically.