Italian Water Vole
Arvicola italicus
Conservation Status
Near ThreatenedMammalia · Rodentia · Cricetidae
About
The European water vole or northern water vole is a semi-aquatic rodent. It is often informally called the water rat, though it only superficially resembles a true rat. Water voles have rounder noses than rats, deep brown fur, chubby faces and short fuzzy ears; unlike rats their tails, paws and ears are covered with hair.
Fun Fact
It is often informally called the water rat, though it only superficially resembles a true rat.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Live in burrows excavated within the banks of rivers, ditches, ponds, and streams.
Diet
Eat grass, sedges, rushes, herbs, and other vegetation near the water, but will also consume fruits, seeds, bulbs, twigs, buds, and roots when given the opportunity.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Hunting and Collection
- Climate Change