Rock Vole | ||
Classification(s) : | Prey | |
Cat Name : | Water Vole | |
Common Name : | Rock Vole | |
Scientific Name : | Microtus chrotorrhinus | |
Other Name(s) : | Yellow-Nosed Vole | |
Physical Description : | A greyish-brown furred rodent with grey underparts, and a yellow nose, short ears and a long tail. |
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Physical Statistics : | Length: 5 – 7 Inches (14 – 19 Centimeters) |
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Behavior : | Rock Voles are active during the day, and live in forests with accesible water and moss-covered rocks. |
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Social Organization : | Rock Voles are solitary except when raising young. |
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Approval Level : | None; Rock voles are common and are seen along rivers and streams with the right territory, indicating nothing exceptional. | |
Kill Difficulty : | Low; Rock Voles cannot defend themselves against a cat. |
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Training Level : | Advanced; Rock Voles can sense vibrations in the ground, and they can escape into water. |
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Hunting Tactic : | Waterside Rodents | |
Food Quality : | Medium; Rock Voles are a tasty and healthy meal, but a touch on the small side. |