Water vole

/wˈɔːtə vˈəʊl/

/wˈɔːɾɚ vˈoʊl/

[noun]

Water vole

[NOUN]

an amphibious rodent that lives in a hole near lakes or rivers and is native to Eurasia

synonyms : Arvicola amphibius

water rat

What is a "water vole"?

The water vole, also known as the Eurasian water vole or simply vole, is a small mammal that is semi-aquatic and found in various parts of Europe and Asia. It is known for its plump appearance, with a stocky body, short legs, and a short tail. Water voles have dense fur that is usually brown or gray in color, and they have small, rounded ears and black eyes. They are well adapted for life in and around water, with a water-repellent coat and specialized limbs for swimming and burrowing. Water voles are herbivores, feeding on a variety of plant materials such as grasses, sedges, and other aquatic vegetation. They are known for their burrowing behavior, creating complex networks of burrows along riverbanks, lakeshores, and other wetland habitats.

of western North America

synonyms : Microtus richardsoni

Richardson vole

Examples

1. And on top of that, the American mink also can cause local extinctions of species that are its prey, for instance the water vole in parts of the UK, or the desman in parts of Spain.

2. We know this because archaeologists have found the remains of water beetles, water voles, shrews, and frog-hoppers inside the city, all animals that live only in flooded and swampy ground, vanished by the developments of the Roman era.

3. Be that helping older neighbours feel more connected, setting up beds in a homeless shelter, building toilet platforms for water voles - yep, that exists apparently, which is great! -

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