In Kansas and Missouri, the most common mole is the Eastern Mole. Moles spend most of their time underground. They do have eyes, but can distinguish only between light and dark. They have enlarged, strong front feet with elongated claws which enable them to dig through a large amount of earth for their size.
Moles construct a series of tunnels in the ground.
Temporary ones just below the ground surface for feeding, and permanent ones 10-18 inches beneath the surface. A large chamber in the deeper runways is used as a retreat during drought, heat, cold, and as a nest for the young. The digging of the surface tunnels can be up to one foot per minute while in search of food, the underground digging rate is 12 foot per hour. When digging the dirt passes under the mole until a pile has formed. The mole then pushes it through a vertical tunnel and outside thus leaving a molehill on the surface.