擅長掘土的小型哺乳類動物。牠們有著鐵鏟般的巨大前爪與強而有力的爪子。儘管視力不佳，但牠們的觸覺與嗅覺卻相當出色，在找路與追蹤食物方面絲毫不成問題。牠們挖的地道在生態界發揮著重要作用，譬如在土中製造出氣孔可調整昆蟲的數量等。
Moles are small, burrowing mammals with specialized digging adaptations, such as large, paddle-like forelimbs and powerful claws. Moles have poor eyesight but rely on a keen sense of touch and smell to navigate and find prey. Their tunneling aerates soil and controls insect populations, making them key ecosystem engineers.