In those districts where moles abound, it may be remarked that
some of the mole-hills are considerably larger than others. When
a hill of enlarged dimensions is thus discovered, we may be almost
certain of finding the nest, or den of the mole near it, by digging
to a sufficient depth. The fur of the mole is admirably adapted from
its softness and short close texture for defending the animal from
subterraneous damp, which is always injurious, more or less to
non-amphibious animals; and in this climate, no choice of situation
could entirely guard against it. It is a singular fact that there are
no moles in Ireland. May not the dampness of the climate account for
their not thriving there?--_Edinburgh Lit. Gaz._
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