Question 1

True or false: Moles eat mostly plant roots and bulbs, causing damage to gardens.

Accepted Answer

False. Moles eat insects, earthworms, and grubs; root damage is typically caused by voles using mole tunnels.

Question 2

True or false: Moles are completely blind and have no eyes at all.

Accepted Answer

False. Moles have tiny eyes covered by skin or fur; they can detect light and movement but have poor vision.

Question 3

True or false: Moles are solitary animals that only meet to mate.

Accepted Answer

False. While mostly solitary, some mole species share tunnels during breeding or in winter for warmth.

Question 4

True or false: Moles are rodents, closely related to mice and rats.

Accepted Answer

False. Moles are insectivores, not rodents; their closest relatives are shrews and hedgehogs.

Question 5

True or false: Moles have a double layer of fur that repels dirt and keeps them clean.

Accepted Answer

True. Their fur lies flat in any direction, allowing them to move backward easily without trapping soil.

Question 6

True or false: Moles have an extra thumb-like digit that helps them dig efficiently.

Accepted Answer

True. Moles possess a sesamoid bone in their paw that acts like a sixth digit, giving them extra digging power.

Question 7

True or false: A mole can dig a tunnel up to 20 feet per hour in loose soil.

Accepted Answer

True. Moles are fast diggers, using powerful front claws to move soil at surprising speeds.

Question 8

True or false: Some mole species can swim underwater by using their large front paws.

Accepted Answer

True. The star-nosed mole is an excellent swimmer and can even smell underwater by blowing bubbles.

Mole Trivia Questions