Microtus henseli
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Microtus henseli (F. Major, 1905)
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Tyrrhenicola henseli F. Major, 1905 |
Microtus henseli, the Tyrrhenian vole or Hensel's vole, was a rodent found in Sardinia and Corsica. It is believed to have become extinct around 2000 years ago, as a result of pressure and competition with dogs, foxes and weasels which were brought to the islands by humans. The humans themselves may have also played a role in the Tyrrhenian vole's extinction.[1]
References
- ^ "Bestiary: Tyrrhenian vole". Retrieved 19 February 2017.