Desman
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| Image:Desman-drawing.jpg Desmana moschata
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The Desmans or Desmaninae are one of three subfamilies of the mole family Talpidae, the others being Talpinae and Uropsilinae.
This subfamily consists of two species of aquatic or semi-aquatic insectivores found in Europe. Both species are considered to be vulnerable. They have webbed paws and their front paws are not designed for digging.
The list of species is:
- Genus Desmana
- Russian Desman (D. moschata)
- Genus Galemys
- Pyrenean Desman (G. pyrenaicus)
