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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.
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...
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).
Prairie voles are small herbivorous rodents native to alfalfa, bluegrass, and tallgrass prairie found in eastern and central North America (~40 to 70˚N) (Figure 1) (Getz et al., 1979) (Cole and Batzli, 1979).
Jan 27, 2023 · Prairie voles (Microtus ochrogaster) form male-female pair-bonds and stick with their partner for life. The molecule oxytocin has long been thought to be important in this process.
The prairie vole (Microtus ochrogaster ) is a small vole found in central North America. 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.
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...
Jan 27, 2023 · The hormone oxytocin plays a key role in long-term relationships. But a study of prairie voles finds that the animals mate for life even without help from the "love hormone."
Prairie voles have emerged as an important rodent model for understanding the neuroscience of social behavior. Prairie voles are well known for their capacity for pair bonding and alloparental care.
Feb 9, 2014 · Prairie voles have long been of interest to scientists looking at the neurobiology of bonding and monogamy. Larry Young from the primate research center at Emory University in Atlanta...
