Golden Mole 5 2. Part Elizabeth, 120 ft. Golf Course, South Africa Golden mole (Family - CHRYSOCHLORIS) (Amblysomus - hottentotus) Serial numbers - (231, 232, 233, 234 - Aug. 15, 16) (244, 245, 246, 248 - Aug. 19) The beautiful little animal feeds on insects under the ground. It takes much of the blame for vegetable damage which is done by the mole tat and the Blesmol. His tunnels are generally several inches below the surface. He has many side openings to the main tunnels which reduces to push out the dirt. These dirt heaps are generally every 3 or 4 feet apart. When caught alive he utters tiny squeaks and tries to burrow into the ground. He is completely blind above the surface of the ground. Though most active at night he will also work during the day. I have seen him push up the dirt from his main tunnel. You can always tell his direction of travel by his fresh, moist earth excavations.