väiksemaletsa
Väiksemaletsa, also known as the lesser mole rat or *Spalax microphthalmus*, is a small subterranean rodent native to parts of Eastern Europe and Western Asia. This species belongs to the family Spalacidae, which comprises burrowing rodents adapted to life underground. Väiksemaletsa is primarily found in regions such as Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, and parts of Russia, where it inhabits grasslands, meadows, and agricultural fields.
The lesser mole rat is characterized by its compact, cylindrical body, small eyes, and reduced external ears,
This species is a solitary and fossorial animal, spending nearly its entire life underground. It constructs
Reproduction in väiksemaletsa occurs year-round, with females giving birth to litters of 2–6 offspring. The young
Conservation status for väiksemaletsa is generally stable, though habitat loss due to agricultural expansion and urbanization