A long word has several syllables (bits of the word) and the stressed syllable is the one you pronounce with the most emphasis. For example - elephant has 3 syllables: e-le-phant. Performance also has 3: per-for-mance, but the stress is on the second: for.
Birds and mammals prey on the star nose mole.Some birds include:Great Horned Owls Long-eared OwlsBarred OwlsBarn owlsRed-tailed hawksSome mammals include:striped skunksweaselsminksfoxesAlso fish such as the northern pike prey on the star-nosed mole.
It is thought that moles live from three to six years. Since they rarely come to the surface they are somewhat protected from predators. Hawks, owls, cats, raccoons, or dogs may kill those that do venture above ground. Foxes or coyotes may dig moles out of their tunnels, and snakes may take moles above or below ground. Flooding can be a major cause of mortality, especially for the young.