Vole
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Vole
Microtus
Voles are small rodents that live in burrows underground. They have soft fur, short tails, and love to eat plants like grasses and seeds.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Vole is a small, stout rodent with a round body and short limbs. It typically has dull, earthy fur, ranging from brown to grey, and is distinguished by its short, hairy tail and small, partly hidden ears, making it look different from a mouse.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderRodentiaFamilyCricetidaeGenusMicrotus
Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
2/5 · Low
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Interesting facts
A female vole can get pregnant again just hours after giving birth to a litter!
Some voles create 'runways' through tall grass, like secret highways for speedy travel!
Voles can smell danger and find hidden food sources even under a thick blanket of snow!
Voles have teeth that never stop growing, which are constantly worn down by their chewing!
Special abilities
Ability
Underground Networker
Vole can dig intricate tunnel systems because of strong claws and shovel-like front teeth that help them create shelter and food storage.
Ability
Rapid Reproducer
Vole has a super-fast reproductive cycle that helps ensure their survival against many predators by producing multiple litters each year.
Ability
Camouflage Cloak
Vole has dull, earthy fur that helps them blend perfectly into grasslands and woodlands, making it very hard for predators to spot them.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 8-18 cm
- Weight
- 0.02-0.07 kg
- Lifespan
- 1-3 years
- Top Speed
- 15 km/h
- Litter Size
- 3-8
- Gestation
- 18-21 days
Diet & Feeding
Voles munch on grasses, seeds, and roots, finding tasty plant meals and sometimes even insects!
Primary Foods
- grasses
- seeds
- roots
- bark
- clover
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
hunts
Red Fox
Vulpes vulpes
Voles are a common food source for foxes.
eaten by
Barn Owl
Tyto alba
Owls are major predators of voles.
hunts
Least Weasel
Mustela nivalis
Weasels actively pursue voles in their burrows.
eats
Kentucky Bluegrass
Poa pratensis
Voles consume the leaves and stems of this grass.
Traits
Wildlife
Wildlife encompasses all undomesticated animal and plant life existing in their natural habitats.
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.
Nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Also known as
Meadow Vole
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Safety
Danger
2/5 · Low
Avoid touching wild voles as they may carry diseases. Enjoy watching them from a safe distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Vole?
8-18 cm
How much does Vole weigh?
0.02-0.07 kg
How long does Vole live?
1-3 years
How fast can Vole move?
15 km/h
What does Vole eat?
Voles munch on grasses, seeds, and roots, finding tasty plant meals and sometimes even insects!
Where is Vole usually found?
Grasslands
How does Vole hunt?
Foraging
How many babies does Vole usually have?
3-8
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