{"product_id":"european-mole-magnet","title":"Mole magnet – Backyard Heroes","description":"\u003cp\u003eDiscover the mole (\u003cem\u003eTalpa europaea\u003c\/em\u003e), the most hidden yet ecologically valuable engineer of the European garden. Invisible to most gardeners, yet ubiquitous — the mole digs complex tunnel systems that aerate the soil, improve drainage, and promote root growth. With its velvety black fur, powerful digging paws, and extremely sensitive snout, the mole is a masterfully adapted mammal that spends its entire life in the dark — yet is one of the most valuable inhabitants of your garden.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis premium magnet features stunning wildlife photography that captures the characteristic velvety fur and powerful build of this fascinating subterranean dweller.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConservation Status: Least Concern\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePopulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Widespread in Europe (locally declining due to intensive agriculture)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHabitat:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gardens, meadows, forests, and parks with moist, loose soil throughout Europe\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMajor Threats:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toxic mole control, intensive agriculture, soil compaction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEcological Role:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soil aerator, pest controller, and engineer of underground ecosystems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecial Feature:\u003c\/strong\u003e Has an extra thumb on each front paw for maximum digging power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFascinating Facts:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA mole can dig up to 20 meters of tunnel per day — a feat any civil engineer would envy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoles have an extra thumb — a sixth digit — specifically grown for digging\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey are virtually blind but have an extremely sensitive snout with over 22 sensory organs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoles store earthworms in underground larders — sometimes hundreds at a time, paralyzed but alive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheir blood contains a special hemoglobin that allows them to survive in oxygen-poor tunnel air\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMolehills are not weeds — the loose, fine soil is perfect as potting soil and virtually weed-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoexisting with moles in your garden:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccept molehills as a sign of a healthy soil ecosystem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse molehill soil as potting soil — fine, loose, and virtually weed-free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid toxic mole control — this harms the entire soil ecosystem\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant bulbs in mesh baskets for protection if needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAppreciate the free pest control — moles eat grubs, slugs, and wireworms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/en\/blogs\/conservation\/backyard-rewilding-transform-your-garden-into-a-wildlife-haven\" title=\"Rewilding guide for your garden\"\u003eRead our complete rewilding guide for your garden →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe partner with organizations that make a real, measurable contribution to wildlife protection. Together, we are building a community of wildlife ambassadors — one magnet at a time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWith the purchase of this magnet, we donate €2.00 to wildlife protection – allowing you to directly contribute to the conservation of the mole and its underground world.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart of our \u003cem\u003eBackyard Heroes\u003c\/em\u003e collection — transform your fridge into a tribute to the unseen engineer of the European garden.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wildlifemagnet","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64034824520029,"sku":"78x53-European-Mole","price":4.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0692\/1073\/4912\/files\/European_Mole_magnet.png?v=1774897590","url":"https:\/\/www.aquariumplantenshop.nl\/en\/products\/european-mole-magnet","provider":"Aquariumplantenshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}