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How deep do shrew mole burrows extend?
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Shrew moles, which are less specialized for burrowing than typical moles, construct deeper, more complex burrows that extend no more than 30 cm (12 inches) belowground. While they often forage along shallow, trough-like tunnels in leaf litter and topsoil, these deeper structures represent the maximum depth of their subterranean activity.1