Soft release cage containing captive bred Water voles (Arvicola amphibius) left on a river bank in shade for acclimation, UK.

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Soft release cage containing captive reared Water voles (Arvicola amphibius) left on a river bank under shady trees for a few days for the animals to acclimate to the surroundings before escape baffles are fitted, near Bude, Cornwall, UK, June.

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Size: 6894px × 4596px
Location: Bude marshes, Cornwall, UK
Photo credit: © Nick Upton / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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