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Meadow voles weigh about 20 - 30 Grams.

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Is a meadow vole a herbivore?

Yes.................. Lol....actually...voles ares omnivores not herbivores. It would depend on what type of vole you are looking at, but in general, voles are omnivores.


Is the meadow vole an omnivore?

No, meadow voles are primarily herbivores, feeding mainly on grasses, stems, and seeds. They may occasionally consume insects or other small invertebrates, but they are not considered omnivores.


Is a vole a carnivore omnivore or herbivore?

carnivore


What do meadow voles eat?

Meadow voles eat most available species of grasses, sedges, and forbs including many agricultural plant species.[15][6] In summer and fall grasses are cut into match-length sections to reach the succulent portions of the leaves and to reach seedheads. Leaves, flowers, and fruits of forbs are also typical components of the summer diet. Fungi, primarily endogones (Endogone spp.), have been reported in meadow vole diets. Meadow voles occasionally consume insects and snails. Meadow voles occasionally scavenge on animal remains, and cannibalism is frequent in periods of high population density. Meadow voles may damage woody vegetation by girdling when population density is high.[6]In winter meadow voles consume green basal portions of grass plants, often hidden under snow. Other winter diet components include seeds, roots, and bulbs. Meadow voles occasionally strip the bark from woody plants. Seeds and tubers are stored in nests and burrows.[14][15] Evidence of coprophagy is sparse but it is thought to occur.[15]In an old-field community in Quebec, plants preferred by meadow voles included quackgrass (Elytrigia repens), sedges, fescues (Festuca spp.), wild strawberry (Fragaria virginiana), timothy (Phleum pratense), bluegrasses (Poa spp.), and bird vetch (Vicia cracca).[40]Meadow Voles also like to eat wheat. They consume up to 60% of their body weight by eating.Source : http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meadow_Vole#Food_Habits


Can you feed a baby vole milk?

It is not recommended to feed a baby vole cow's milk or any other liquid unless instructed by a wildlife expert. If you find a baby vole that needs care, it is best to contact a local wildlife rehabilitation center for guidance on proper care and feeding.

Related Questions

Is a meadow vole a carnivore?

no. the meadow vole is a herbivore.


What eats a meadow vole?

a vole is eaten by a barn owl


What is the preditor of a meadow vole?

A barn owl.


What kind of voles are in Pennsylvania?

In Pennsylvania, the most common species of voles include the meadow vole (Microtus pennsylvanicus), the pine vole (Microtus pinetorum), and the water vole (Microtus richardsoni). The meadow vole is typically found in open fields and grasslands, while the pine vole prefers wooded areas and gardens. These small rodents are known for their burrowing habits and can significantly impact local vegetation.


Does a vole use its rear legs for mobility?

Since a vole is also called a meadow rat, I believe that it does. Wikipedia has a very good article on voles.


What color is a vole?

a vole is usually brown..


What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the mammal Meadow vole?

The scientific or taxonomic name would be Microtus pennsylvanicus.


Where does a meadow vole live?

Optimal meadow vole habitat consists of moist, dense grassland with substantial amounts of plant litter. Habitat selection is largely influenced by relative ground cover of grasses and forbs; soil temperature, moisture, sodium, potassium, and pH levels; humidity; and interspecific competition.


What is the scientific name or taxonomic classification of the mammal California meadow vole?

The scientific or taxonomic name would be Microtus californicus.


4 letter animals with the letter love?

The animal is a vole; a rodent resembling a mouse, sometimes called a 'meadow mouse'.


Is a meadow vole a herbivore?

Yes.................. Lol....actually...voles ares omnivores not herbivores. It would depend on what type of vole you are looking at, but in general, voles are omnivores.


Is the meadow vole an omnivore?

No, meadow voles are primarily herbivores, feeding mainly on grasses, stems, and seeds. They may occasionally consume insects or other small invertebrates, but they are not considered omnivores.