Meadow Vole vs Muskrat
Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.
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Size
Meadow Vole
0.2 m
Human
1.75 m
Muskrat
0.65 m
| Meadow Vole | Muskrat | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 30–70 g | 0.6–2 kg |
| Length | 12–20 cm | 40–65 cm |
| Top Speed | 11 km/h | 5 km/h |
| Lifespan | 0.5–1.5 yrs | 1–4 yrs |
| Gestation | 21 days | 29 days |
| Offspring | 3–10 | 1–11 |
| Diet | Herbivore | Herbivore |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Activity Pattern | Cathemeral | Crepuscular |
| Migration | Resident | Resident |
| Habitat | Grassland, Wetland, Farmland, Forest, Tundra, Taiga | Wetland, River, Lake, Farmland |
| Regions | North America | Nordics, Europe, Asia, North America |
| Family | Cricetidae | Cricetidae |
| Order | Rodentia | Rodentia |