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Woodland vole
Microtus pinetorum


Are they endangered?

Some populations at the edge of the range of this species are considered to be threatened or of "special concern." However, woodland voles are common throughout most of their range and sometimes considered agricultural pests.

To learn more about the woodland vole, you can read the complete Critter Catalog entry.

 

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Citation: Dewey, T. A., G. S. Hammond, R. Espinosa, C. S. Parr, and T. Jones. 2005. BioKIDS Critter Catalog (online). Accessed at http://www.biokids.umich.edu.
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