Prairie vole - Wikipedia
WEBThe prairie vole (Microtus ochrogaster) is a small vole found in central North America. Description. The vole has long, coarse grayish-brown fur on the upper portion of the body and yellowish fur on the lower portion of the body. It has short ears and a short tail, which is somewhat darker on top.
Monogamous Prairie Voles Reveal the Neurobiology of Love
WEBFeb 1, 2023 · The prairie vole is a small Midwestern rodent known for shacking up and settling down, a tendency that is rare among mammals. Mated pairs form bonds, share a nest and raise young...
The prairie vole: an emerging model organism for understanding …
WEBPrairie voles are hamster-sized Microtine rodents (typically 30–60g) that are geographically distributed throughout grasslands in central North America. Prairie voles and related vole species are easily maintained and housed in standard rodent vivariums and are also routinely studied in their natural and semi-natural habitats [3, 4] . …
Prairie Vole - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
WEBThe Prairie vole is a small vole that lives in Central North America. It is widely found across the midwest, in grasslands and upland fields. They build underground runways alongside other voles.
Neuroscientist’s Guide to the Vole - PMC - National Center for ...
WEBPrairie voles are small herbivorous rodents native to alfalfa, bluegrass, and tallgrass prairie found in eastern and central North America (~40 to 70˚N) (Figure 1) (Getz et al., 1979) (Cole and Batzli, 1979).
The neural mechanisms and circuitry of the pair bond
WEBOct 9, 2018 · Studies in monogamous prairie voles and mice have revealed precise neural mechanisms regulating processes essential for the pair bond. Here, we discuss current viewpoints on the biology...
Prairie voles don't need 'love hormone' oxytocin to bond, study …
WEBJan 27, 2023 · The hormone oxytocin plays a key role in long-term relationships. But a study of prairie voles finds that the animals mate for life even without help from the "love hormone."
Prairie Vole - Ohio Department of Natural Resources
WEBThe prairie vole (Microtus ochrogaster) has grayish to dark brown hair with brownish-yellow tips, giving it a grizzled look. Its belly is whitish or yellowish and its tail is relatively short. Reproduction. Female prairie voles share …
Prairie voles can find partners just fine without the ‘love hormone ...
WEBJan 27, 2023 · Prairie voles (Microtus ochrogaster) form male-female pair-bonds and stick with their partner for life. The molecule oxytocin has long been thought to be important in this process.
ADW: Microtus ochrogaster: INFORMATION
WEBPrairie voles use an extensive runway system comprized of grass tunnels that helps to hide them from predators. Prairie voles are preyed upon by a wide variety of small to medium-sized predators. They are important as a prey base for raptors, owls, snakes, weasels, foxes, and bobcats.