Scientists unearth two new types of mole in eastern Turkey

Scientists have identified two types of mole that they believe have been living undiscovered in Turkey. DNA technology confirmed the creatures were biologically distinct from other moles. Both inhabit mountainous regions in eastern Turkey and can survive in temperatures of up to 50°C (122°F) in summer and under 2 metres (about 6ft) of snow in winter. Only one species, Talpa europaea, is found in Britain but further east there are a number of different moles, many of which have very small geographical ranges.

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mole 鼹鼠

creature 创新；生物

inhabit 栖息（habit- = dwell，居住）