What is a vole?
Q: What is a vole?
A: A vole is a small mouse-like mammal that belongs to the rodent subfamily Arvicolinae.
Q: Where do voles live?
A: Voels live in woodlands and grasslands and are found in Europe, Asia, North Africa and North America.
Q: What do voles eat?
A: Voles eat seeds, grass or other plants, and insects.
Q: What are the closest relatives of voles?
A: The closest relatives of voles are the lemmings and muskrats which are also in the same subfamily.
Q: What animals hunt voles?
A: Many animals hunt voles such as owls, hawks, coyotes, foxes, weasels, cats, and snakes.
Q: What is the lifespan of voles?
A: The lifespan of voles varies depending on the species. The average lifespan of smaller species is three to six months while larger species, such as the European water vole, live longer.
Q. How many vole species are there?
A. There are about 155 species of voles.
