Water vole

Water vole

Order : Rodentia
Suborder : Sciurognathi
Family : Muridae
Subfamily : Arvicolinae
Species : Microtus richardsoni

 

The Water vole is listed as Least Concern (LR/lc), lowest risk. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category, on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species

Facts about the water vole

Behavior Water Voles are expert swimmers and divers. (Full text)

Don't get Ratty, the water vole is back (Full text)

Endangered water voles are thriving at nature reserve (Full text)

Habits: Water voles are more diurnal than nocturnal, though they can be semi-active at night. (Full text)

MY LIFE ON THE FARMDon't be afraid of new look for showFarmers granted more timeThe water vole is in danger of . (Full text)

Range The water vole is found in much of Great Britian, northern and central Europe, northwestern United States, and southwestern Canada. (Full text)

Water voles are the native British mammal, along with otters, which are adapted to living along slow flowing watercourses. (Full text)

Why Wiltshire's water voles are under attack (Full text)

[edit] Range The water vole Arvicola terrestris, also known as the Northern water vole, is found in much of Great Britain, northern and central Europe and in parts of Russia. (Full text)

Topic: Wild AnimalsExpert:Jonathan WrightDate:4/22/2004 Subject:Water Voles QuestionHi Jonathan, I was wondering if you know where the largest population of water voles are living in the UK? (Full text)

Water voles are disappearing in the UK (Full text)

The Water Vole is from the order Rodentia. (Full text)

" Water voles are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981, which makes it an offence to intentionally: damage or destroy or obstruct access to any structure or place which water voles use for shelter or protection and/or disturb water voles while they are using such a place. (Full text)

The water vole is a priority species in the UK Biodiversity Action Plan and the Environment Agency has taken on the lead role for this species. (Full text)

Water voles are primarily found in semi-aquatic habitats. (Full text)

gif';Menu15Hold = new Image();Wiltshire Wildlife Trust - Water voles are special guests at launch of Swindon's wildlife action plan search the siteWater voles are special guests at launch of Swindon's wildlife action planSwindon Wildlife Officer Neil Pullen, who has co-ordinated the production of the plan, explains: “Water voles are all too rare a sight on today’s riverbanks, and they’re a great example of the wildlife in Swindon that this plan will protect and restore. (Full text)

1. water vole, Richardson vole, Microtus richardsoni -- (of western North America)
water vole
Richardson vole
Microtus richardsoni
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