Water vole (Arvicola amphibius), captve reared for UK reintroductions, being sexed as its fur is blown to reveal its genitalia.

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Beth Wonnacott sexing a captive reared Water vole (Arvicola amphibius) by blowing its fur to reveal its genitals, during a breeding programme to supply a reintroduction project, Derek Gow Consultancy, near Lifton, Devon, UK, July.

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Size: 2848px × 4288px
Location: Lifton, Devon, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Upton / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: Yes

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