КРОТ (Talpa). Энциклопедия дикой природы

A documentary about the life of a mole in the wild. Moles live underground, and not everyone has the chance to encounter them. Today we'll learn where moles live, what they eat, and how they build their underground palaces. Gardeners will find information on how to drive moles away from their plots without bloodshed. Interesting information from subscribers in the comments: "We set an alarm clock (electronic) for 2 a.m. and bury it in a pot in the center of the garden for a month." "I inserted a long rose branch with thorns into the burrow, and they left right away." "My grandmother and mother used only soil from mole holes; they said it was the best for houseplants." Thanks for the helpful advice!))) Also, in the comments, we answered the question: Who eats garlic in the garden?))) Answer: Many people confuse moles, small, toothy insectivorous predators, with moles, voracious herbivorous rodents. Moles, like moles, dig burrows, but feed exclusively on plant matter. Moles don't eat plants, although they can damage their roots while digging. Hamsters, also known as karbysh, can also gnaw burrows. Mice and shrews are also suspect.))) Question in the comments: What's the situation with finding a mate and mating moles? Why isn't this question covered in the video?))) Did you ask? We're answering! I'm afraid the truth about moles' mating habits will seriously damage their reputation. And it won't just be gardeners with shovels and propane guns chasing them, but also bailiffs demanding child support. By nature, male moles are inveterate loners, ferociously exterminating anyone who dares to settle on their territory. A mole only seeks companionship with a female during mating season. Either way, he won't be a good family man: after forcing the female into his nest, he lives with her "under the same roof" for a few more days, after which the female moves as far away from her husband as possible. Having retreated to a safe distance, the female carries her young and builds her own nest. Should the "father of the family" stumble upon it, he will happily feast on both his own young and the female. All in all, this mole is quite the character! #earsontop#mole#mole#moles#wildlife#wildanimals#animals