The woodland vole shows many adaptations for its burrowing lifestyle. The fur is short, soft, and silky, almost mole-like in texture. The front feet and claws are larger than those of its relatives.

The Sonoma tree vole (Arborimus pomo) may not be as famous as the honey badger or the bald eagle, but this small creature holds its own unique charm. Hidden among the giants of Northern California’s ...

As most people have begun mowing their lawns, they may have noticed the familiar mole runs or a curious above-ground network of runways. This is perhaps the most visual difference between the effects ...

The red-backed vole lives beneath the surface of the snow but there’s one creature that can hear its every move: the great grey owl. And if the owl were not enough of a threat, another predator lurks ...

I knew our yard was in trouble during one of my many snow shoveling sessions this winter. What I uncovered with the snowblower was alarming. Like many of us, I cleared the snow away from the driveway ...

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Researchers have discovered that bank voles in southern Sweden (Sk ne) carry a virus that can cause hemorrhagic fever in humans. This finding was made more than 500 km south of the previously known ...

Also, what can you do about those raggedy lavender plants? Question: I have a small garden being invaded by voles. They are eating my plants and digging up the soil and mulch around them. What can I ...

Determining what is responsible for digging up your garden plants is not always easy. Among the usual culprits to consider are gophers, moles, rats, racoons and voles. Unless you happen to have a ...

PLEASANTON, Calif. (KGO) -- Pleasanton residents are experiencing an infestation of voles in their backyard. They tried to remove them, but a recent law prevents the use of any poison. Now, they're ...