Usage Note
Feldmaus (Microtus arvalis) is a small rodent of agricultural land that can reach plague proportions in outbreak years, causing significant crop damage. It is a key prey item for raptors and foxes. Plural: die Feldmäuse.
Examples
"In manchen Jahren vermehren sich Feldmäuse massenhaft und schädigen die Ernte."
Natural Translation
In some years common voles multiply en masse and damage the harvest.
Literal Translation
In some years field voles multiply massively and damage the harvest.

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