Common vole

Microtus arvalis
Cricetids (Cricetidae)

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Brown mouse with very small ears and a relatively short hairy tail, the tail has two colours with the topside darker. The snout is blunt and it has a rough fur.

Mainly active at dawn and night searching green and grain fields for seeds and grasses often on its hind legs. 

⇔ hbl. 8-12 cm, tl. 2-4 cm

Lives alone or in pairs, in winter in groups.

LA:
≈ The MUS MUSCULUS (House mouse) has a longer but bald tail with a pointed snout and larger ears. 
≈ The MICROTUS AGRESTIS (Field vole) has darker coloured, longer fur.

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