Are Moles Blind?
Almost, but not quite. Since moles live in underground tunnels, which they burrow, or dig, themselves, they have no need to see well. Their eyes are small, and a layer of fur and skin droops over them. In other ways, too, the mole’s body is suited for burrowing. A mole’s large, strong front feet can dig, push, or scoop soil with
Well today we found a dead baby mole in my back yard are they blind and are they bunny prey. We think either a bunny or our dog killed it. Editor’s Note: It was most likely a dog or a cat that killed it. “Moles have extremely tiny eyes that are basically a thin membrane behind their snout. These “eyes” allow them only to sense light and little else.” from MolePro.
The mole has eyes and ears but they are incredibly small so they do not become filled with earth when digging. The eyes are the size of pinheads and are normally kept closed. Moles’ eyesight is poor. They can see movement and tell light from dark, but cannot distinguish colors. But YES they can see.
