What is another word for water vole?
Pronunciation: [wˈɔːtə vˈə͡ʊl] (IPA) 
Water vole, also known as the European water vole, is a rodent species that mainly inhabits waterways such as rivers, streams, canals, and ponds. These adorable creatures are often referred to as the water rat, water dog, or the water mole, due to their semi-aquatic lifestyle and burrowing habits. Other synonyms for water vole include the river vole, water-rat, amphibious rat, or Arvicola amphibius in scientific terms. Despite their small size, water voles play a significant role in aquatic ecosystems by providing food for predators such as foxes, herons, and snakes, and their burrowing activities help to maintain the integrity of riverbanks.
