A small rodent native to Europe, characterized by its burrowing behavior and significant ecological role in grassland and meadow ecosystems.
Widespread across temperate grasslands, meadows, heathlands, and agricultural landscapes in Northern Europe, particularly common in the United Kingdom, Scandinavia, and parts of continental Europe
Critical prey species for predators like owls, foxes, and weasels; plays a significant role in seed dispersal and soil ecosystem maintenance through burrowing activities
