| Long-tailed Vole |
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| mammals of the united states | |
| voles and lemmings | |
| microtus | |
The Long-tailed Vole, '''''Microtus longicaudus''''', is a small Vole found in western North America . The '''Coronation Island Vole''', once considered to be a separate species, is now believed to be a subspecies. They have short ears and a long tail. Their fur is grey brown with light grey underparts. They are 18 cm long with an 8 cm tail and weigh about 50 g. These animals are found in alpine meadows and shrubby areas, often near streams, from Alaska to California . They feed on green plants in summer and roots and bark in winter, when they burrow under the snow. Predators include Owl s and Mustelid s. The female vole has 1 to 3 litters of 4 to 8 young. They are active year-round, usually during the day. |
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