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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Prairie_volePrairie vole - Wikipedia

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   The prairie vole ( Microtus ochrogaster) is a small vole found in central North America . Description. The vole has long, coarse grayish-brown fur on the upper portion of the body and yellowish fur on the lower portion of the body. It has short ears and a short tail, which is somewhat darker on top.

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3. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesThe prairie vole: an emerging model organism for ...

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   Sociogenomics: the future of the prairie vole model. The continued trajectory of the prairie vole as a powerful model organism for understanding the social brain requires the development of genomic resources and transgenic technologies equivalent to those available in mice and rats. Progress to date toward this end is promising.

   • Author: Lisa A. McGraw, Larry J. Young, Larry J. Young
   • DOI: 10.1016/j.tins.2009.11.006

   • Publish Year: 2010
   • Published: 2010/02

4. animalia.bio › prairie-volePrairie Vole - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio

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   The Prairie vole is a small vole that lives in Central North America. It is widely found across the midwest, in grasslands and upland fields. They build underground runways alongside other voles. In North America, these animals are popular as field mice or meadow mice.

5. www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov › pmc › articlesNeuroscientist’s Guide to the Vole - PMC

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   Prairie voles are well known for their capacity for pair bonding and alloparental care. These behavioral phenomena overlap with human social behavior but are not commonly observed in traditional rodent models. In this review, we highlight the many benefits of using prairie voles in neuroscience research.

   • Author: William M. Kenkel, Morgan L. Gustison, Annaliese K. Beery
   • DOI: 10.1002/cpz1.175

   • Publish Year: 2021
   • Published: 2021/06

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   Is a prairie vole a model organism?

   • The prairie vole as a model organism. A) This hamster-sized rodent forms selective social bonds with its partner and displays bi-parental behavior both in nature and in the laboratory (photograph provided by T. Ahern).

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   What is a prairie vole?

   • Prairie voles are hamster-sized Microtine rodents (typically 30–60g) that are geographically distributed throughout grasslands in central North America. Prairie voles and related vole species are easily maintained and housed in standard rodent vivariums and are also routinely studied in their natural and semi-natural habitats [ 3, 4] ( Box 1 ).

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   Are prairie voles monogamous?

   • Unlike other voles, prairie voles are generally monogamous. The prairie vole is a notable animal model for studying monogamous behavior and social bonding because male and female partners form lifelong pair bonds, huddle and groom each other, share nesting and pup-raising responsibilities, and generally show a high level of affiliate behavior.

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   Why are prairie voles important?

   • Thus, in addition to understanding the mechanisms promoting social attachments, prairie voles are a valuable model for understanding the consequences of social loss and deprivation, which has important implications for understanding common human conditions such as depression and bereavement.

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7. www.scientificamerican.com › article › monogamousMonogamous Prairie Voles Reveal the Neurobiology of Love

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   Feb 1, 2023 · The prairie vole is a small Midwestern rodent known for shacking up and settling down, a tendency that is rare among mammals. Mated pairs form bonds, share a nest and raise young together. In...

8. www.cell.com › trends › neurosciencesThe prairie vole: an emerging model organism for ...

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   The prairie vole: an emerging model organism for understanding the social brain. Unlike most mammalian species, the prairie vole is highly affiliative, forms enduring social bonds between mates and displays biparental behavior.

9. www.nature.com › articles › s41583/018/0072-6The neural mechanisms and circuitry of the pair bond | Nature ...

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   Oct 9, 2018 · Studies in monogamous prairie voles and mice have revealed precise neural mechanisms regulating processes essential for the pair bond. Here, we discuss current viewpoints on the biology...