water vole

noun

1. a large amphibious vole, Arvicola terrestris, of Eurasian river banks: family Cricetidae Also calledwater rat

Example Sentences

It is now hoped the success of water vole introduction in the area will lead to even more improved biodiversity along York's waterways.

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England's fastest-declining mammal, the water vole, is among thousands of species set to benefit from a £25m scheme to restore "critical" habitats.

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It was hoped species such as lapwing, redshank and woodcock would find a haven in the wet woodland, while otters and water voles would use the restored network of waterways as corridors and breeding habitat.

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It is home to a wide variety of protected species, including the great crested newt, water vole, bats, otters and grass snakes.

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The water vole's defences, diving beneath the water and kicking up a screen of dirt or hiding in their burrows, were insufficient.

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