Orkney vole  (Microtus arvalis orcadensis)

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Glossary

Endemic: A species or taxonomic group that is only found in one particular country or geographic area.
Subspecies: A population usually restricted to a geographical area that differs from other populations of the same species, but not to the extent of being classified as a separate species.

References

  1. IUCN Red List (September, 2009)
    http://www.iucnredlist.org
  2. People's Trust for Endangered Species - Orkney voles (August, 2002)
    http://ptes.org/index.php?page=160
  3. The Environment Agency. (1998) Species and Habitats Handbook. The Environment Agency, Bristol.
  4. Macdonald, D.W. and Tattersall, F.T. (2001) Britain's Mammals: The Challenge for Conservation. The Wildlife Conservation Research Unit, Oxford University.