The short-tailed field vole is a small, dark brown rodent with a short tail, distinguishable from the closely related common vole (Microtus arvalis) by its darker, longer and shaggier hair and by …

Field voles are our most numerous mammal, but they are hard to spot. Find out how they breed, what they eat and where to spot them and look for signs.

Field voles are solitary and highly territorial animals, fiercely and aggressively defending their territories from intruders. When fighting, they are extremely noisy, emitting loud squeaking …

The field vole (also known as the short-tailed vole) is very common in grassland, heathland and moorland habitats. It is active day and night and eats seeds, roots and leaves.

The Field Vole (Microtus agrestis) is also known as the Short-tailed Vole. The Field Vole is one of the most common small rodents in the countrysides of Britain and Europe. It is found …

Description: Grey-brown fur above, creamy-grey fur below, has tail much shorter than the bank vole, and fur is shaggier, covering the ears. Rounded snout, less prominent eyes than mice …

The field vole or short-tailed vole (Microtus agrestis) is a grey-brown vole, around four inches (ten centimetres) in length, with a short tail. It is one of the most common mammals in Europe, with …

The field vole or short-tailed vole (Microtus agrestis) is a type of vole. It is about 10 cm long. It has a short tail. It can be found from any coast facing the Atlantic Ocean to Lake Baikal. It lives in …

Head & body length: 9-11 cm. Weight 20-40 g. The Field Vole can usually be distinguished from the very similar Bank Vole by its more sandy coloured brown coat plus a shorter and hairy tail. …

Field voles are active both day and night, but especially at dusk and dawn. They can be aggressive and often fight with each other, emitting loud squeaks to defend their territory. They …