The eyes are small; the ears short and nearly hidden by the fur surrounding them. Characters useful in distinguishing this species from other Adirondack voles include fur color and texture, and tail ...

Within this geographic area, the rock vole occurs in small populations in scattered locations. This limited distribution is a consequence of habitat preference, and to come extent, results from the ...

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service determined the tree vole and the other seven species warrant protections but has failed to actually provide them. A recent U.S. Forest Service study found that North ...

Once a familiar sight along Britain’s riverbanks, water voles now face extinction—thanks to a new predator. Can these promising conservation programs save them?

Building nests on tree branches and rarely leaving the canopy, these voles rely on the complexities of ancient forest ecosystems. The last administration failed to protect many species on the brink of ...