EPISODE · Jan 9, 2021 · 6H 7M
Christmas Mice of Telluride: Small Wonders of the Valley Floor Ecosystem
from Voices of the Valley Floor-a and Fauna · host Soleil Gaylord
Voles are an important component of the Valley Floor providing a "power bar" protein packet of goodness to many species, they also serve to aerate the soil. Outdoor enthusiasts in Telluride, whether skiers, runners, or hikers often stumble across these small furry packages. In this diary entry of Voices of the Valley Floor-a and Fauna we discuss various survival strategies of these little critters and their importance in our local ecosystems. Photo: Montane Vole (Microtus montanus), found sitting on the snowy valley floor warmed up and released. Photo Credit: S. Gaylord 2014
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The vole is an important component of the Valley Floor providing a "power bar" protein packet of goodness to many species, they also serve to aerate the soil. Stay tuned to Voices of the Valley Floor-a and Fauna when we talk about the survival strategies of these little critters.
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Christmas Mice of Telluride: Small Wonders of the Valley Floor Ecosystem
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