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Water vole

The water vole is under serious threat from habitat loss and predation by the American mink. Found along our waterways, it is similar-looking to the brown rat, but with a blunt nose, small ears…

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Adopt a water vole

Searching for an original gift for a nature lover? Sponsor a water vole with the Wildlife Trusts to help fund conservation efforts. Perfect for adults and children!
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The water vole

Kelly Hollings, Restoring Ratty Project Officer for Northumberland Wildlife Trust, explores the habits of these much-loved mammals.

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Water Vole Project Volunteer

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In 2012, we successfully re-introduced water voles back onto Magor Marsh nature reserve, on the Gwent Levels, where they are still thriving today. Following the success of this reintroduction, we…

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The National Water Vole Database Project

The Wildlife Trusts’ National Water Vole Database Project charts changes in water vole distribution, providing information to support those working to protect and recover populations of this endangered species.
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Water voles

Find out where to see water voles, Britain's largest vole species and the inspiration behind The Wind in the Willows' Ratty.
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Water voles

Water voles were once widespread across the UK, but numbers have dropped dramatically in the last few decades.
Species

Bank vole

The chestnut-brown bank vole is our smallest vole and can be found in hedgerows, woodlands, parks and gardens. It is ideal prey for owls, weasels and kestrels.

Species

Field vole

With a population of 75 million, the field vole is one of the UK's most common mammals. Hidden among the vegetation of grassland, heathland and moorland, it is not as easily spotted as the…

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Water

Water is a vital part of the natural world. The lives of animals, plants and people depend on healthy water sources.