Moles are subterranean rodents, meaning that they're mammals  related to hamsters and mice and they live underground. Most live in the United States, where they tend to gather in cleared areas, like prairies, lawns and golf courses. They have small bodies with relatively large front paws and claws that can dig like shovels. Moles dig long tunnels from their underground homes, in search of worms and other food sources - in just one hour, a mole can tunnel nearly twenty feet! Moles are well-adapted for life below ground. They have low vision, but an excellent sense of smell, helping them navigate beneath the soil. And, they require less oxygen than most mammals, which helps them survive in tight spaces as they dig!