European Water Vole
Photo credit
Emma Sanger-horwell

Where can I see the European Water Vole

Inspiring you to embark on an unforgettable journey, discovering the beauty and wonder of European Water Vole in its natural habitat

Discover Tours

The European Water Vole is a small, brown and white rodent that is found throughout much of Europe. They are aquatic creatures, meaning they live near water and make their homes in riverbanks and wetlands. They are also known as the water rat or the field mouse.

European Water Voles are very social animals and live in colonies of up to 30 individuals. They are active during the day and night, and feed mainly on plants, insects, and other small animals. They build their nests out of grasses, twigs, and leaves, and can swim and dive well.

Animal population

Unknown

Population
IUCN Classification

Least Concern (LC)

IUCN Classification

How Geeky Planet works:

Icon - Get Inspired
Get inspired to travel
Explore over 300 areas of natural beauty in over 180 countries
Icon - Browse & book trips
Browse & book trips
Find, book & enjoy your new adventure, experience our planet's natural wonders
Why use us icon

Experience your new adventure

This is some text inside of a div block.
Icon - Share your experiences
Share your travel experiences
Create your own personal account to share your tips, trips and travel plans with other users
How to use the Geeky Planet website

Best time to see the European Water Vole

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Perfect
Good
Tolerable
Awful

Geeky Facts about the European Water Vole

Fact 1

As they are confused for rats an alternate given name is ‘water rats’.

Fact 2

Their dark colour allows them to blend in well in the densely vegetated areas they inhabit.

Fact 3

During periods of peak population, more than 100 water voles may inhabit one hectare of land.

Tours where I can see the European Water Vole

Britain & Ireland Discovery - Small Group
Britain & Ireland Discovery - Small Group
Cruise
Cruise
Cruise
Culture
Culture
Culture
Britain & Ireland Discovery - Small Group
Location Icon
United Kingdom & Ireland
Tour type
Tour Type
Small Group
Activity level
Activiy Level
1 - Easy

22 days from

£8,550 / person

View trip
Essential Britain
Essential Britain
Essential Britain
Location Icon
United Kingdom
Tour type
Tour Type
Coach Tours
Activity level
Activiy Level
1 - Easy

12 days from

£2,469 / person

View trip
Walk the Lake District
Walk the Lake District
Walk the Lake District
Location Icon
United Kingdom
Tour type
Tour Type
Walking, Hiking & Trekking
Activity level
Activiy Level
3 - Average

7 days from

£1,665 / person

View trip
Best of England and Wales
Best of England and Wales
Best of England and Wales
Location Icon
United Kingdom
Tour type
Tour Type
Small Group
Activity level
Activiy Level
1 - Easy

20 days from

£5,660 / person

View trip
Britain & Ireland Explorer - Small Group
Britain & Ireland Explorer - Small Group
Britain & Ireland Explorer - Small Group
Location Icon
United Kingdom & Ireland
Tour type
Tour Type
Small Group
Activity level
Activiy Level
1 - Easy

13 days from

£5,250 / person

View trip
Literary Walking in the Lake District
Literary Walking in the Lake District
Literary Walking in the Lake District
Location Icon
United Kingdom
Tour type
Tour Type
Walking, Hiking & Trekking
Activity level
Activiy Level
3 - Average

7 days from

£1,239 / person

View trip
Best of Britain
Best of Britain
Best of Britain
Location Icon
United Kingdom
Tour type
Tour Type
Coach Tours
Activity level
Activiy Level
1 - Easy

11 days from

£2,695 / person

View trip
UK 3 Peaks in 1 day
UK 3 Peaks in 1 day
UK 3 Peaks in 1 day
Location Icon
UK
Tour type
Tour Type
Small Group
Activity level
Activiy Level
3 - Average

2 days from

£859 / person

View trip
Romantic Britain & Ireland - Small Group
Romantic Britain & Ireland - Small Group
Romantic Britain & Ireland - Small Group
Location Icon
United Kingdom & Ireland
Tour type
Tour Type
Small Group
Activity level
Activiy Level
1 - Easy

18 days from

£7,025 / person

View trip
Amazing Britain
Amazing Britain
Amazing Britain
Location Icon
United Kingdom
Tour type
Tour Type
Coach Tours
Activity level
Activiy Level
1 - Easy

8 days from

£1,950 / person

View trip
England and Scotland Heritage
England and Scotland Heritage
England and Scotland Heritage
Location Icon
United Kingdom
Tour type
Tour Type
Coach Tours
Activity level
Activiy Level
1 - Easy

8 days from

£1,375 / person

View trip
Elegance of Great Britain - Start London, Classic Group
Elegance of Great Britain - Start London, Classic Group
Elegance of Great Britain - Start London, Classic Group
Location Icon
United Kingdom
Tour type
Tour Type
Luxury
Activity level
Activiy Level
1 - Easy

12 days from

£4,025 / person

View trip
British Escape
British Escape
British Escape
Location Icon
United Kingdom
Tour type
Tour Type
Coach Tours
Activity level
Activiy Level
1 - Easy

7 days from

£1,169 / person

View trip
Walking from Coast to Coast
Walking from Coast to Coast
Walking from Coast to Coast
Location Icon
United Kingdom
Tour type
Tour Type
Walking, Hiking & Trekking
Activity level
Activiy Level
3 - Average

18 days from

£2,159 / person

View trip
Britain and Ireland Highlights
Britain and Ireland Highlights
Britain and Ireland Highlights
Location Icon
United Kingdom & Ireland
Tour type
Tour Type
Coach Tours
Activity level
Activiy Level
1 - Easy

8 days from

£1,975 / person

View trip

Stories about the European Water Vole

Slider Arrow Next
Slider Arrow Next
No items found.
Back to Top Button