The legs are strong, the neck short and the head elongated. Moles lack external ears and their eyes are so small that at first glance they appear to be missing. A mole's fur is soft and brownish to grayish with silver highlights. Moles may be found in woodlands, grasslands and lawns. Nest cavities are located underground, connecting with the deep tunnels.
Moles have high energy requirements.
They actively feed day and night at all times of the year. Earthworms and white grubs are favorite foods. Moles prefer loose, sandy loam soils and avoid heavy, dry clay soils. Mole activity in lawns or fields usually shows up as ridges of upheaved soil created where the runways were constructed as the animals moved about foraging for food. Some of these tunnels are used as travel lanes and may be abandoned immediately after being dug.