The tail is physically not visible, there are no auricles, the eyes are covered with fur, and the mouth is bearing a leather-like pad, which also serves for digging.

Grant's golden moles have long silky fur, which is coloured grey on cubs and sandy on older animals.

[2] Besides termites (which constitute the majority of its food) and other invertebrates, its diet consists of reptiles such as skinks.

There are two subspecies:[3] This species has been classified by the IUCN Red List as LC (Least Concern) globally.

[1] However, the Endangered Wildlife Trust of South Africa regards the nominate subspecies as a Vulnerable species.