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WEST Cumbria Rivers Trust is asking the public to share past sightings of water voles, as part of a plan to return them to our rivers. Water voles,… ...

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Rabbits, squirrels and voles There are other critters that also cause problems, including rabbits, squirrels and voles. Rabbits are feeders. The rest are diggers, which can be very frustrating.