Field Vole
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Field Vole
Microtus agrestis
Field voles are small, furry animals that live in fields and meadows. They have tiny eyes and ears, and they love to dig tunnels in the grass to stay safe and find food.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Field Vole has a stocky body with short legs, a blunt snout, and small eyes and ears that are almost hidden by its shaggy fur. Its coat is typically reddish-brown on its back, fading to greyish-white underneath. Unlike mice, it has a short tail, usually less than half its body length.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderRodentiaFamilyCricetidaeGenusMicrotus
Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
A single female Field Vole can have up to 7 litters of babies in one year!
Field Voles never hibernate, staying active even under a blanket of winter snow!
Their front teeth grow continuously throughout their entire life!
They create intricate tunnel systems, called 'vole runs', hidden beneath tall grass.
Special abilities
Ability
Tunnel Navigator
Field Voles have a strong sense of smell that helps them navigate their complex network of underground tunnels.
Ability
Rapid Reproducer
Field Voles can reproduce very quickly because of a short gestation period, helping their population bounce back fast.
Ability
Camouflage Cloak
Field Voles have brown, shaggy fur that helps them blend perfectly into grassy fields, hiding them from predators.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 8-13 cm
- Weight
- 0.015-0.05 kg
- Lifespan
- 0.5-2 years
- Top Speed
- 10 km/h
- Litter Size
- 3-7
- Gestation
- 18-21 days
Diet & Feeding
These small herbivores enjoy a plant-based diet, munching on grasses and other plant parts.
Primary Foods
- Grasses
- Sedges
- Herbs
- Seeds
- Bark
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Barn Owl
Tyto alba
Barn Owls frequently hunt voles as a primary food source.
eaten by
Red Fox
Vulpes vulpes
Red Foxes are common predators, hunting voles in fields.
eaten by
Least Weasel
Mustela nivalis
Weasels are efficient hunters of small mammals like voles.
eats
Kentucky Bluegrass
Poa pratensis
Voles graze on abundant grasses like this common species.
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.
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 field vole, watch quietly from a distance and don't try to touch it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Field Vole?
8-13 cm
How much does Field Vole weigh?
0.015-0.05 kg
How long does Field Vole live?
0.5-2 years
How fast can Field Vole move?
10 km/h
What does Field Vole eat?
These small herbivores enjoy a plant-based diet, munching on grasses and other plant parts.
Where is Field Vole usually found?
Grasslands
How does Field Vole hunt?
Foraging
How many babies does Field Vole usually have?
3-7
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