Water vole (Arvicola terrestris) at entrance to tunnel system bordering stream.

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The water vole is probably the most endangered mammal in the UK. Formerly very common, a massive decline has been attributed to an introduced predator, the American Mink (Mustela vison)

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Size: 5820px × 3836px
Location: West Malling, Kent, UK
Photo credit: © David Sewell / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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