Species Cards
Water Vole
Arvicola terrestris
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Group: |
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Food chain : |
Herbivore |
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What it eats : |
Water and waterside plants including grasses, sedges and rushes. |
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Eaten by: |
Heron, tawny owl, stoat, weasel, grass snake |
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Habitat: |
PondPond |
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Description: |
Although sometimes called the water rat, it looks very different from a rat. Its body is rounded and the fur is a rich brown. Its ears are small and almost hidden by fur. It has a blunt face and short furry tail. Water voles are a protected species, so their habitats must not be disturbed. |
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