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.
Skunks are one of the primary predators of the honeybee, relying on their thick fur to protect them from stings. The skunk scratches at the front of the beehive and eats the guard bees that come out to investigate. Mother skunks are known to teach this behavior to their young.