In my experience voles are larger than mice and have a roundish, plump body'
Bruce
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Sent: Saturday, November 02, 2002 9:44 AM
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Subject: [NAFEX] off topic - voles?
My kittens found a new "outdoor toy" on Halloween. It was about the
size of a mouse, with short, grey mouse-like fur. But the tail was
shorter than an inch, and the face didn't look quite right for a mouse
- maybe the ears were too small? (The death-grimace didn't help the
ID.) Also, the rump seemed more square and chubby than the mice I've
seen.
Is this a vole?
They have also killed a chipmunk, so I'm optimistic that they will
improve the yeild of my currants next year. :)
Ginda Fisher
eastern Mass., zone 6
A couple of hard frosts, and the leaves are starting to fall.