The European mole is a small mammal with a body length of between 10-14cm, weighing between 75-120g. They have a cylindrical body covered with dense black fur, a pointed snout, short tail and spade like forelegs with long sharp claws which they use for digging tunnels. The excavated soil is pushed out above ground to form the familiar molehill. The ears of moles are completely covered by their fur as are their small dark eyes.