ClimateAugust 9, 2026

vole

VOHL

Definition

A small, burrowing, mouselike rodent that belongs to the hamster family and often lives in grassy or wetland habitats.

Etymology

The word originated in the mid-19th century as a dialectal alteration of 'wold-mouse' or 'field-mouse,' derived from Old English terms for open land or field.

In the news

The article mentions voles as part of the diverse wildlife returning to the landscape following the rewilding of a former dairy farm. Their presence serves as an indicator of the restored health and complexity of the local ecosystem.

Rewilding brings beaver boom to former dairy farm

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