Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Gray Red-backed Vole vs White-footed Mouse

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Size

Gray Red-backed Vole

Gray Red-backed Vole

0.135 m

Human

1.75 m

White-footed Mouse

White-footed Mouse

0.2 m

Gray Red-backed VoleWhite-footed Mouse
Weight18–50 g15–25 g
Length9.5–13.5 cm15–20 cm
Top Speed–13 km/h
Lifespan0.5–1.5 yrs1–5 yrs
Gestation19 days23 days
Offspring3–11 2–7
DietHerbivoreHerbivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternCathemeralNocturnal
MigrationResidentResident
HabitatTaiga, Forest, Tundra, Wetland, Mountain, GrasslandForest, Woodland, Grassland, Farmland, Garden, Urban
RegionsNordics, Europe, Asia, AntarcticaNorth America
FamilyCricetidaeCricetidae
OrderRodentiaRodentia