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Do moles eat earthworms?

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Yes, terrestrial moles primarily eat earthworms. While they also consume other invertebrates, small mammals, plant parts, seeds, and fungi, earthworms are a staple of their diet. Some species are capable of consuming more than their own body weight in food daily to sustain their high metabolic needs.1