October 09th, 2021

Voles are often found on land but you may find some taking a swim in rivers, marshes, or streams. They create burrows for shelter and often have an opening near or below the waterline, which gives them a quick way to escape from predators. Voles mainly feed on vegetation and can live underground for extended periods of time due to this fact. They also feed on insects which can once again be found in their underground burrows. These voles can spend their time in the water, on land, or underground. Water voles are often mistaken for small muskrats or brown rats.