V is for Vole
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The Water Vole has short fur and lives in holes near to rivers which are lined with grass. You can sometimes hear them as they make a “plopping” noise when they dive into the water.
The character in Wind in The WIllows called “Ratty” was actually a Vole.
Wild Challenge! Why not take a walk along a riverbank with an adult to see what other wildlife there is?
