It is usually found in low-lying areas and their tunnels may actually exit into ponds or streams. This mole prefers a wooded habitat in mountainous regions. There are 7 species of moles in the United States. It is found throughout western Washington and Oregon. It averages 6 to 7 inches in length.
Moles are indigenous to Europe, Asia, and North America.
The voracious animals dig below the surface of the ground for their food, which consists principally of earthworms and insect larvae. They are capable of digging rapidly, using their powerful forefeet and claws to push the earth back behind them. The animal is an excellent swimmer. The shrew mole is the smallest of the American moles. Moles belong to the family Talpidae in the order Insectivora .