- Moles: Well-adapted for burrowing, they have powerful front legs and claws for digging and silky fur for protection against dirt.
- Prairie Dogs: Native to North America, they create extensive underground burrow systems called towns.
- Gophers: Also found in North America, gophers are known for their complex burrow systems and can cause damage to crops.
- Rabbits: Some rabbit species, like the European Rabbit, create intricate underground burrows called warrens.
- Groundhogs: Also called woodchucks, they dig extensive burrows for shelter and hibernation during the winter months.
- Badgers: Known for their strong claws and digging abilities, badgers create intricate burrow systems called setts.
- Beavers: Skilled at dam-building, beavers also construct burrows or lodges on riverbanks or within dams for shelter.
- Foxes: Some fox species, like the Red Fox, create burrows called earths for shelter, especially for raising their young.
- Armadillos: Found in the Americas, they are renowned for their armor-like shells and digging skills, creating burrows for nesting and protection.
- Kangaroo Rats: Native to North America, these rodents dig extensive burrow systems for shelter, food storage, and protection.
- Tasmanian Devils: These carnivorous marsupials create burrows for shelter, sleeping, and raising young.
- Naked Mole-Rats: Highly social rodents found in Africa, they live in extensive underground colonies with complex burrow systems.
- Ants and Termites: While not traditionally considered burrowing animals, some ant and termite species create intricate underground nests and tunnels.