Mole Extermination - Killing Moles - Mole Control
Mole Mating
and Reproduction
Moles are generally solitary animals. One exception
to this rule is during mating season which usually
runs from February to April. The usually reclusive
males will go in search of a receptive female
by emitting high-pitched squeals and tunneling
through foreign areas.
Gestation usually lasts between 4 – 6 weeks.
Depending on the species, mole litters usually
range from 2 – 6 baby moles (or pups). All species
of moles breed only once per year.
Pups do not stay under the mother’s care
for very long. After only a few months of being
nourished by their mother’s rich milk, the
pups will be forced to strike out on their own.
Not having the strength of an adult, the pups
will often travel in loose soil or even above
ground in the treacherous search of their own
territory.
During these months (usually late spring and
early summer), it is a very common for cats, owls,
and other predators to catch baby moles (many
of our customers note that their cats have the
unfortunate habit of presenting dead moles, rats,
and birds on the doorstep of the house as trophies
worthy of praise). Another common sight is for
young moles to appear drowned in swimming pools.
Moles are sexually mature about 10 months after
birth and will usually live for 3 – 5 years,
depending on their health and surroundings. |
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