Snow vole
Snow vole
Mammal
A small mammal that spends the whole winter in tunnels beneath the snow, kept warm by thick fur and foraging for roots rather than hibernating.
A small rodent adapted to living in high alpine and snowy environments.
💡 Fun Facts
- They spend the winter living in the 'subnivium', a network of tunnels under the snow layer.
- Their thick fur insulates them against freezing mountain temperatures.
- They don't hibernate, staying active and foraging for roots all winter.