Long-clawed Mole Vole

Long-clawed Mole VoleThe long-clawed mole vole is a rodent of the Caucasus in Georgia, Russia, and Türkiye. It digs burrows in alpine and subalpine meadows and eats underground plant parts.What does it look like?Its fur is rusty brown, its tail is short, and its eyes are small. The forefeet bear strong claws.How does it live?The long-clawed mole vole is a rodent of the Caucasus in Georgia, Russia, and Türkiye. It digs burrows in alpine and subalpine meadows and eats underground plant parts.It occurs in moist alpine and subalpine meadows and pastures. Its food includes roots, tubers, and bulbs; the account also describes burrowing and food caching.Keeping it safeIUCN Red List · Least Concern (LC) · Global