Nov 22, 2024, 07:33 PM IST

10 animals that live underground

Shweta Singh

Known for their digging ability, moles live in burrows, feeding on insects and earthworms.

Mole

A type of rodent that creates extensive burrows, where it hibernates during the winter.

Groundhog

Earthworms live underground, helping to aerate soil and break down organic matter.

Worm

These social rodents live in extensive underground tunnels called "towns."

Prairie Dog

While these small foxes live in deserts, they dig burrows to escape the heat.

Fennec Fox

These burrowing rodents live in tunnels where they store food and create nests.

Gophers

Known for their digging skills, badgers create burrows called setts for shelter and raising young.

Badger

These amphibians burrow underground during dry spells to stay cool and moist.

Spadefoot Toad

Meerkats dig extensive burrow systems that provide safety from predators and extreme weather.

Meerkat