Bank Vole
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Bank Vole
Clethrionomys glareolus
The Bank Vole is a small, furry animal that loves to live in grassy areas and forests. They are quick and enjoy nibbling on seeds and plants.
Habitat: Forests
Appearance
The Bank Vole has a stocky body covered in reddish-brown fur, a creamy-white belly, and a tail that is about half its body length. Its small, rounded ears are partially hidden by its fur, giving it a distinctive appearance from a mouse.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderRodentiaFamilyCricetidaeGenusMyodes
Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Bank Voles make cozy nests lined with soft moss and leaves deep underground!
Their front teeth never stop growing, so they constantly gnaw to keep them sharp!
They create secret pathways and runways through tall grass for quick travel!
Vole families sometimes share burrows, especially in winter for extra warmth!
Special abilities
Ability
Burrow Master
Bank Voles can dig intricate underground tunnels that help them find food and safely escape from predators.
Ability
Keen Climber
Bank Voles have agile paws that help them climb low branches and shrubs to reach tasty berries or buds.
Ability
Food Hoarder
Bank Voles collect and store food in hidden caches, helping them survive when food is scarce in winter.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 8-12 cm
- Weight
- 0.015-0.04 kg
- Lifespan
- 1-2 years
- Top Speed
- 12 km/h
- Litter Size
- 3-8
- Gestation
- 18-21 days
Diet & Feeding
These tiny omnivores munch on seeds, nuts, insects, fungi, and fresh plants throughout the year.
Primary Foods
- seeds
- nuts
- berries
- roots
- fungi
- insects
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Tawny Owl
Strix aluco
A common prey item for this nocturnal bird of prey.
eaten by
Weasel
Mustela nivalis
Often pursued by weasels into their burrows as a food source.
eats
Pedunculate Oak
Quercus robur
Consumes and hoards acorns from this tree, especially in autumn.
eats
European Beech
Fagus sylvatica
Forages for fallen beech nuts on the forest floor.
Traits
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Burrowing
Burrowing animals dig tunnels and chambers in the ground, using these subterranean structures for shelter, hunting, or breeding.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Forest
Forest habitats are terrestrial environments dominated by dense tree cover, supporting a high diversity of plant and animal life.
Speedster
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
If you see a Bank Vole, watch quietly from a distance and don't try to touch it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Bank Vole?
8-12 cm
How much does Bank Vole weigh?
0.015-0.04 kg
How long does Bank Vole live?
1-2 years
How fast can Bank Vole move?
12 km/h
What does Bank Vole eat?
These tiny omnivores munch on seeds, nuts, insects, fungi, and fresh plants throughout the year.
Where is Bank Vole usually found?
Forests
How does Bank Vole hunt?
Foraging
How many babies does Bank Vole usually have?
3-8
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