The photo attached to the message was a bit fuzzy, but three features stood out: a fairly short tail, small ears and eyes, and a relatively blunt face.

Heavy snowfall like we experienced the last two winters is a hindrance to many and creates a winter wonderland for others. Meadow voles are one such creature that thrive under the cover of heavy snow ...

Several species of voles occur in the Juneau area. We see signs of their activity in various places — tracks in the snow, tunnels in the grass, nibbled bark at the base of shrubs, and so on. But we ...

The woodland vole shows many adaptations for its burrowing lifestyle. The fur is short, soft, and silky, almost mole-like in texture. The front feet and claws are larger than those of its relatives.