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How does the star-nosed mole use its sensitive nose to find prey?

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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

The star-nosed mole (Condylura cristata) possesses a unique muzzle tipped with 22 constantly moving fleshy tentacles. These tentacles are highly specialized sensory organs that allow the mole to find prey by detecting touch, ground vibrations, and even the electricity generated by the bodies of its prey.1