Bank Vole

Clethrionomys glareolus

Appearance

•  Adults: head and body 80 to 120mm; tail 35 - 60mm, with a weight of 15 to 40g.
•  Adults have red - brown fur on their backs.
•  Younger individuals have grey - brown fur.
•  They also have creamy beige under - parts.
•  They have small eyes and ears, and a blunt nose.

Lifecycle

•  They breed from March to October. An average of four young are born after a gestation period of 18 to 20 days.
•  The young are independent after four weeks.
•  They can live for up to 18 months.

Habits

•  Their favoured habitat is woodland, but they are also found in grassland and hedgerows.
•  They are active during both the night and day.