The family Chrysochloridae comprises small, burrowing mammals commonly known as golden moles, native to sub-Saharan Africa. Despite their name, golden moles are not true moles but share similar fossorial adaptations, including streamlined bodies, strong forelimbs with digging claws, and reduced or non-functional eyes covered by skin or fur. They are insectivorous, feeding primarily on invertebrates such as insects and worms, and rely heavily on vibrations and touch to navigate underground. Golden moles exhibit a solitary and secretive lifestyle, often constructing complex tunnel systems, and play an important ecological role in soil aeration and invertebrate population control. Their unique physiology, including a specialized middle ear structure for detecting ground vibrations, makes them a fascinating example of convergent evolution among subterranean mammals.