Prairie Vole

The prairie vole is a small, burrowing rodent native to North America, known for its social and monogamous behavior. Unlike many other rodents, prairie voles form long-term pair bonds and share responsibilities like nesting and caring for their young. They have a stout body, short tail, and are usually around 5 to 8 inches long. These animals prefer grasslands and open fields, where they dig tunnels for shelter. Their social nature makes them a popular subject in scientific studies exploring attachment, bonding, and social behaviors in mammals.