Chionomys nivalis
Observation - Chionomys nivalis - Global. Description: A rock dwelling specialist. A glacial relict restricted now to fragmented habitats. With warming of
A rock dwelling specialist. A glacial relict restricted now to fragmented habitats. With warming of the alpes, a more fragmented distribution is inevitable.
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Body to 14cm and til to 7.5cm, relatively long for a vole. More diurnal (it's out at lunchtime) and spends time in the open. Habitat high mountain, scrubland, mostly above the tree line.. Track and tail - typical of genus but with long tail drag (see photo)
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Hamyln. Animal Tracks Trails and signs. Brown Lawrence Pope 1995.
Wikipedia give more info.
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Body to 14cm and til to 7.5cm, relatively long for a vole. More diurnal (it's out at lunchtime) and spends time in the open. Habitat high mountain, scrubland, mostly above the tree line.. Track and tail - typical of genus but with long tail drag (see photo)
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Hamyln. Animal Tracks Trails and signs. Brown Lawrence Pope 1995.
Wikipedia give more info.