The largest vole found in the study measured 13.6cm (5.4in) in length, 2mm larger than the previous record, they added. It is thought to be the largest European common vole ever recorded.

The nose of this small rodent is yellowish orange, and thus another common name, the yellow-nosed vole. The rest of the body is yellowish to grayish brown above and silvery gray below. The ears ...