the intriguing world of the star-nosed mole

starnosed mole surfaces damp earth starshaped nose poised explore velvety fur moist glistening dim forest light rarely underground animal portrait exotic mammal wildlife nature rare subterranean north america biodiversity ecosystem environment habitat insectivorous dark mud soil foraging senses adaptation survival unique nocturnal small wetland whiskers zoo pet seal snout rodent squirrel beak primate bear monkey