Southern Marsupial Mole from protection act south australia Watch Video

⏲ Duration: 17 sec
✓ Published: 01-May-2013

Description:
Called kakarraturl, the blind sand burrower or marsupial mole is blonde and about 10 to 20 centimetres long. It burrows just under the surface of the sand and has feet specially adapted for digging. Its front feet have oversized flat claws that scoop and push the sand back and beneath it. Its back feet push the sand backwards, collapsing the tunnel as it moves – almost as if it's swimming in sand. The mole comes up to the surface frequently, leaving distinctive tracks with its back feet and ha