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Content: Since at least the era of Early Modern English the mole was also known in the United Kingdomas a "moldywarp" or "moldywarpes" (Rackham 2004). Diet
Moles are insectivores: a carnivorewith a diet that consists chiefly of small creatures like insects. For many species, a mole's diet is primarily composed of earthwormsand other small invertebrates. The mole also will occasionally catch small miceat the entrance to its burrow. Once the food is caught, the mole will either store it for later or feed it to its young. The star-nosed mole feeds on small invertebrates, aquatic insects, worms, and mollusks. The Russian desman may feed on small amphibiansas well. The star-nosed mole can detect, catch, and eat food faster than the human eye can follow (under 300 milliseconds) (Salisbury 2005). Pest Status
Moles are considered to be an agriculturalpest in some countries, while in others, such as Germany, they are a protected species but may be killed if a permit is received.