The American Shrew Mole, also known as the Hairy-tailed Mole, is a small mammal that belongs to the Talpidae family. This mole species is found in several parts of North America, including the eastern United States, the Great Plains region, and the Pacific Northwest. There are several synonyms for the American Shrew Mole, which includes the Hairy-tailed Shrew Mole, Hairy Shrew Mole, Hairy-tailed Mole, Eastern Shrew Mole, and Northern Shrew Mole. Despite its small size, this mole species is considered an essential part of the ecosystem, as they help to aerate and fertilize the soil as they tunnel through it in search of insects and other invertebrates.