This vole lives in meadows and farmland from eastern Europe toward western Siberia. It avoids very short grass and dry areas and eats plant seeds and grain.
Its back fur is dark brown, while the sides are lighter and slightly yellowish. It looks and lives much like related voles.
It lives in grassy and agricultural landscapes, avoiding very short grass and dry ground. Its diet includes plant seeds and grain.
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