Scottish field vole plague reaches record level (Sgurr nan Ceathreamhnan voled)

BBC ^ | May 12, 2011 | Christopher Sleight

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Scotland's recent freezing winters have resulted in a huge population explosion of field voles across the country.

Experts believe there are now record levels of the tiny mammals, which have been protected from birds of prey by long-lying snow.

Scientists in Dumfries and Galloway have recorded the highest number of field voles in 20 years, and a five-fold increase on average levels.

High levels have also been observed in central Scotland and the Highlands.

The number of field voles usually peaks every few years - known as a plague or outbreak - but this year has been exceptional in the south and west of Scotland, researchers have said.

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Relatives of yours?

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LMAO ;-) Naw, voles have nothing in common with stoats. Voles are vegan, smart-car-driving, Birkenstock-wearing obamavoters who rarely bathe and are frequently queer.

Stoats....well, we’re pretty much the opposite of voles in all respects ;-)

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Correction noted. ;^)

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