Meadow Vole (Microtus pennsylvanicus)

• A small (1-2.5 ounces) mammal
• Range is across most of the northern states of the United States, except for the Pacific northwest states
• Color variable ranging from yellowish brown to sable brown, small, visible ears, and lightly furred tail measuring up to 2.5 inches long
• Habitat includes overgrown fields and grassy yards
• Herbivore, eating grass, seeds, and woody vegetation