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MammalNTNear Threatened

Water Vole

Arvicola amphibius

About

The 'Ratty' of Wind in the Willows is Britain's fastest declining wild mammal, reduced by 90% since the 1970s due to habitat loss and American mink predation. Reintroductions are underway across many river catchments.

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Quick Facts

Category
Mammal
Latin name
Arvicola amphibius
IUCN Status
NT — Near Threatened
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Conservation Status: NT

Near Threatened — assessed by the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.