Buried Lineages

What Moles Reveal About Evolution, Mammal History, and Our Deep Shared Ancestry

by Nora F. Mercer

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Buried Lineages reveals how moles became one of evolution’s most striking examples of life underground. Written for general readers and science-minded nature enthusiasts, this book uses the mole’s hidden world to explain how mammals adapt to extreme environments, how similar pressures can shape unrelated animals in similar ways, and what subterranean life can tell us about deep mammal history. From powerful digging limbs and reinforced skulls to reduced eyes and specialized bodies, moles show the trade-offs that come with living below the surface. Along the way, readers will meet true moles, shrew moles, and desmans, and see how their diversity helps illuminate evolutionary branching and constraint. Clear, engaging, and grounded in biology, Buried Lineages offers a fresh perspective on adaptation, ancestry, and the ancient forces that shaped mammals long before humans appeared. It is an inviting guide to one of nature’s most overlooked success stories and a compelling reminder that the ground beneath our feet holds clues to our own origins.

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