PINE VOLE 



Smal 1 Body 



Short Tai 1 



Sunken Eyes 



Fine, Brown Fur 



Burrows 



Underground 



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ORCHARD MOUSE IDENTIFICATION 



Edward R. Ladd, Wildlife Biologist 

 U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service 



MEADOW VOLE 



Large Body 



Long Tail 



Prominent Eyes 



Coarse , Brown Fur 



Makes Surface 

 Trai 1 s 



ADULT MALES (3/4 actual size) 



These are the two mice that cause considerable damage to apple orchards 

 during the winter months. 



Measurements and weights of the mice in the photograph are: 



Specie Weight Total Length Tail Hind Foot 



Pine Vole 21.5 grams 4-3/8 inches 5/8 inches 5/8 inches 

 Meadow Vole 34.3 grams 6-3/8 inches 1-5/8 inches 7/8 inches 



Presence of either of these .animal s should be suspected if trees 



