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Southern Red-backed Vole
Clethrionomys gapperi
At-a-Glance
• Typical Foods: Feeds chiefly on vegetation, but will also take seeds, nuts, bark, fungi, and insects
• Ohio Status: Extirpated |
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Description
The red-backed vole can be distinguished from other voles by its reddish back and gray sides.
Habitat and Habits
The southern red-backed vole prefers damp situations in coniferous, deciduous, or mixed forests. It usually nests under roots or logs.
Reproduction and Care of the Young
Females produce two to three litters a year (usually between March and October) with four to six young per litter. The gestation period is 17 to 19 days. |
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