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Scientists unearth two new types of mole in eastern Turkey

DNA technology confirmed Talpa hakkariensis and Talpa davidiana tatvanensis as distinct from other moles

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 50C (122F) in summer and under 2 metres (about 6ft) of snow in winter.

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