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| A small (4.5"-7"), stocky rodent with a large head, short legs, and a short tail. Fur is long and coarse, grayish to blackish- brown above, whitish or buff yellow below. This species is found throughout the midwest. It is common in upland fields and grasslands. It typically bulds a system of above and undergroung runways, with many different groups of voles using the same systems. Prairie voles feed on a variety of plants, but also may occasionally feed on invertebrates. They can be pests when abundant, but are important for soil mixing and as prey for many predators. |
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