Microtus means “small ear” and the voles of this genus have short ears that barely protrude from the fur surrounding them. The meadow vole is a typical representative of this group and has dull fur ...

For the first time, scientists documented concerted carnivory by California ground squirrels. But why were there so many ...

Population levels, precipitation, and the relative abundance of other small mammals such as meadow vole influence local distribution in marginal habitat. Red-backed voles build nest 7.6-10.2 cm (3-4 ...

JoAnne Skelly is Associate Professor & Extension Educator, Emerita University of Nevada Cooperative Extension.