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How this rodent, whose closest relatives are natives of the Balkan states, ever came to end up on the Orkney islands is a mystery. What we do know is that they have been here for over 4000 years. The archipelago's many hen harriers and short-eared owls hunt voles in the Orkney undergrowth. Modern farming practices are, however, the rodent¿s greatest threat. Decreasing numbers have ensured that the Orkney Vole remains an elusive beast.
When to see this species : Spring, Summer, Autumn |
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