Microtus Collection

DDE-90032472
Common Vole (Microtus arvalis) and a cat (Felis silvestris catus) Date: 10/07/2008

Field Vole, Microtus agrestis (coloured photo)
5987433 Field Vole, Microtus agrestis (coloured photo) by Stokoe, W. J.(fl.1910-40); Private Collection; (add.info.: Field Vole, Microtus agrestis)

Taiga vole, Microtus xanthognathus. (Fulvous-cheeked campagnol, Arvicola xanthognatha). Handcoloured copperplate engraving drawn

Three Common Voles (Microtus arvalis) seeking shelter from hard wind during autumn storm on a pier at the Wadden Sea coast, Holwerd, Friesland, The Netherlands - Overall Winner

Picture No. 10876209
Short-tailed Field Vole - Single adult Field Vole being held after weighing (Microtus agrestis) Date:

Capybara, Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris, and common vole, Microtus arvalis.. Handcolored copperplate stipple engraving from Frederic Cuviers Dictionary of Natural Science: Mammals, Paris, France, 1816

Tundra / Root Vole - feeds on plants at river Negustyah bank at night (Microtus oeconomus (Pall.)). (tributary of river Bolshoi Ugan) typical across Siberian plains; Uganskii Nature Reserve, Siberia

FIELD VOLE
(microtus arvalis) the common or field vole Date: circa 1870

Picture No. 10740241
Field Vole - eating apple (Microtus agrestis) Date:

Picture No. 10896733
Common Vole / Field Mouse - inside the opening of its hole in summer (Microtus arvalis) Date:

Picture No. 10896734
Common Vole / Field Mouse - searches for food outside opening of its hole in summer (Microtus arvalis) Date:

Microtus arvalis orcadensis, Orkney vole
Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals c. 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Microtus agrestis, field vole
Plate 214 from the Collection of Watercolour Drawings of British Vertebrates, 1830-1841, by William MacGillivray (1796-1851)

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Microtus, also known as field voles, are small rodents that inhabit various ecosystems around the world. One species of the Field Vole, scientifically named Microtus agrestis. This particular vole can be identified by its colored photo with a unique DDE-90032472 code. Another species within the Microtus genus is the Taiga vole, or Microtus xanthognathus. These voles have adapted to survive in taiga habitats and play an essential role in their ecosystem. While some may mistake them for larger rodents like capybaras (Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris), it's important to note that these two animals belong to different families. Capybaras are much larger than voles and are commonly found in South America. In colder regions such as tundra areas, you may come across Root Voles feeding on plants along rivers like Negustyah. Their survival depends on consuming vegetation found near water sources. Field voles are fascinating creatures that seek shelter during harsh weather conditions. Three common voles (Microtus arvalis) were captured seeking refuge from strong winds during an autumn storm on a pier at the Wadden Sea coast in Holwerd, Friesland, The Netherlands. This captivating image won Nature Photo of the Year 2022 and emerged victorious in the Mammal category under Picture No. 10876209. These photos provide us with glimpses into the lives of these tiny mammals and remind us of their significance within their respective ecosystems. Whether it's exploring new territories or seeking protection from adverse weather conditions, microtus species continue to captivate our attention with their resilience and adaptability.