Captive bred Water vole (Arvicola amphibius) being released among reeds fringing a small lake during a reintroduction, Bude, UK

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Captive reared Water vole (Arvicola amphibius) being released among reeds fringing a small lake during a reintroduction, near Bude, Cornwall, UK, June.

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Size: 4613px × 6919px
Location: Bude marshes, Cornwall, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Upton / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: Yes

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