Difference Between Mole and Vole

Last Updated : Sep 4, 2022 / By Piyush Yadav / Fact Checked / 3 mins

Moles are one of the smallest creatures that live and feed on insects, worms, and grubs. They are adapted to a subterranean lifestyle and have cylindrical bodies just like a mouse.

Voles, on the other hand, are alike moles but differ in eating style and appearance. These are rodents and feed on plants, herbs, shrubs.

Comparison Table Between Mole and Vole

Parameters of Comparison	Mole	Vole
Definition	Moles are small creatures whose eyes and ears aren't easily visible.	Voles are creatures who have small eyes and ears but slightly visible.
Feeding system	Moles feed on insects, worms, grubs.	Voles feed on plants and crops, and meadows.
Category	Moles are carnivores and feed on animals.	Voles are herbivores.
Burrowing	Moles believe in burrowing and storing food.	Voles don't burrow and feed instantly on flower buds, bulbs.
Reproduction	Moles reproduce slowly and gradually increase their population.	Voles reproduce faster and can triple the family size in a week.

What is Mole?

Well, millions of creatures are there, and still, we have discovered few of them.

Science and technology have made it possible to see them with microscopes and small magnifiers—every organism help in maintaining the cycle either this way or the other.

Moles are carnivore creatures that are terrestrial and live on land. They feed on animals, insects, grubs, worms dug deep into the soil.

These are mostly found in Parts of North America, Europe and Asia. These are generally considered pests for humans since they destroy the chemicals and worms that help in the growth of crops.

They're found to be tolerant to higher levels of CO2 than other mammals since their blood cells incorporate special haemoglobin that's affluent with Oxygen.

What is Vole?

Some species look alike but have different characteristics, like confusing mice with moles and voles. Voles are tiny creatures that run on the land.

Voles aren't rodents and don't burrow. Instead, they believe in an on-the-spot feed system. They're relative of lemmings and hamsters, and it's okay to get confused.

Voles are also considered meadow mice. Around 155 different vole species are existing on earth. They grow around 3-8 inches and sometimes depend upon the species.

Since their sexual time is less, they tend to reproduce faster and quicker than other species, and as a result, they can triple the family size within half a month.

Main Differences Between Mole and Vole

1. Moles tend to burrow in tunnels, while voles don't burrow in tunnels. Moles try to store their food while voles don't believe in store for future.
2. Moles reproduce slowly and gradually while voles reproduce faster and swiftly.

Conclusion

Studies and experimental trials have made these conclusions and eventually the antidotes to fight In case they destroy in excess.

Species like these have pros and cons within themselves, encompassing several properties and characteristics. Scientists are still discovering more species and organisms for the advancement of technology and the field of animals.

It's important to understand the basic difference between legit points to make a valid difference between them. However, these same looking creatures often tend to confuse, but with deep learning and knowledge, it's easy to identify.

However, these same looking creatures often tend to confuse but with deep learning and knowledge, it's easy to identify.

References

1. https://science.sciencemag.org/content/292/5516/468.abstract
2. https://www.jstor.org/stable/24941514