How do moles classify in terms of dietary habits?

Moles are classified as insectivores because their primary diet consists of insects and other invertebrates. They tend to feed on a variety of small creatures that inhabit the soil, including earthworms, grubs, and other soil-dwelling organisms. This specialization indicates they have evolved to hunt and consume a diet rich in protein sourced primarily from invertebrates.

Moles exhibit behaviors and adaptations that facilitate this type of diet, such as their burrowing habits, which allow them to access underground prey efficiently. They have sharp teeth and strong jaws suited for catching and consuming these small invertebrates. While moles might incidentally consume some plant material (like roots or bulbs) while digging, this is not significant enough to class them as herbivores or omnivores, hence their classification as insectivores is accurate.