This Water Vole is part of a series commissioned by

University of Derby’s Nature Connectedness Research Group for The River Derwent. 

The water vole is under serious threat from habitat loss and predation by the American mink. Found along our waterways, it is similar-looking to the brown rat, but with a blunt nose, small ears and furry tail.

(find out more from The Wildlife Trusts)

With many thanks to artist, photographer and author, Christine Gregory, such a font of knowledge on Water Voles as well as Brown Hares.

Christine's book on the Water Vole.

Producer, Presenter: [email protected] 

Illustrations by Annabazyl www.fiverr.com/annabazyl