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How much soil can a European moleās fortress contain?
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The European mole (Talpa europaea) can construct a large mound, known as a fortress, that contains up to 750 kg (1,650 pounds) of soil. This structure serves as a complex system of galleries, incorporating both storage and nesting chambers.1