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Vole
Mammal
A small rodent with a stout body, short tail, and small ears, often mistaken for a mouse.
How to identify:
Look for a mouse-like creature, but with a rounder face, less prominent ears, and a much shorter tail.
💡 Fun Facts
- Voles create a network of tiny tunnels and runways through long grass to hide from predators like kestrels and owls.
- Unlike mice, they are active during both the day and night.
- A field vole's coat is an excellent camouflage, blending in perfectly with dry grass.