Water vole make a very distinctive “plop” when they enter the water and escape from threats by instantly diving into deep water and only surfacing when they are many metres away from where they entered. Rats do not make a noise and do not dive.
Water vole make a very distinctive “plop” when they enter the water and escape from threats by instantly diving into deep water and only surfacing when they are many metres away from where they entered. Rats do not make a noise and do not dive.
Take a look at the YRCT Wildlife & Insect Fact File. Here you can find out about the species that habitate in and around Yeovil's rivers, ponds, lakes and streams. Don't forget to look out for them when you are visiting the rivers and lakes!
