Ask the Chatbot Games & Quizzes History & Society Science & Tech Biographies Animals & Nature Geography & Travel Arts & Culture ProCon Money Videos
Britannica Sources used in this answer

How do moles mark their burrows?

Created from Britannica articles using AI. AI can make mistakes, so verify using Britannica articles.
Illustration of a European mole (Talpa europaea) with a rounded, furry black body, small eyes, pointed snout, and large pale digging claws, shown next to a scale bar measuring 10 centimeters or 4 inches.
mole

Moles mark their burrows using urine that contains odorous substances produced by a pair of scent glands located beneath the skin of their lower abdomen. These scent markings help the animals navigate their environment and communicate within their territory.1