Real Vole Skull Set

This museum-quality real vole skull set offers a rare opportunity to examine anatomical variation across four distinct vole species. Each specimen retains original field notations, providing authentic provenance and educational context. Ideal for comparative osteology study, natural history collections, and educators seeking hands-on reference materials for rodent morphology and taxonomy.

There are 143 species of voles found world wide. Voles are small mouse-like rodents that occupy nearly all habitat types. Most voles can be distinguished from mice by their short tails and robust body. The vole is a favorite food source for many predators

• This specimen is from our Museum of Osteology collection. Exhibits handwritten verbiage on both the cranium and mandible.
• Sold as-is without further cleaning
• Photographed from left to right: European Water Vole, Northern Red-backed Vole, Meadow Vole, California Vole

• European Water Vole Skull Dimensions:
  • Skull Length 3.5 cm (1.4 in)
  • Skull Width 2.2 cm (0.9 in)
  • Skull Height 2 cm (0.8 in)

• Northern Red-backed Vole Skull Dimensions:
  • Skull Length 2.2 cm (0.9 in)
  • Skull Width 1.3 cm (0.5 in)
  • Skull Height 1 cm (0.4 in)

• Meadow Vole Skull Dimensions:
  • Skull Length 2.6 cm (1 in)
  • Skull Width 1.5 cm (0.6 in)
  • Skull Height 1.1 cm (0.4 in)

• California Vole Skull Dimensions:
  • Skull Length 2.8 cm (1.1 in)
  • Skull Width 1.6 cm (0.6 in)
  • Skull Height 1.5 cm (0.6 in)