Myodes glareolus — Overview

Bank Vole learn more about names for this taxon

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Least Concern (LC)

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Bank voles are more climbers than diggers. Nevertheless, they usually build their nest in a hole under the ground.They aren't easily frightened and are readily seen. They live more above ground and are active mostly during the day than other voles. Bank voles eat mostly grass, seeds and fruits, supplemented with worms, spiders and insects.

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