Jeanine found this vole wandering around in our basement and summoned me to relocate it outdoors. It was very easy to catch and was kind enough to stick around for a photo after I released him. A relative of the hampster, these creatures only live for 6 to 12 months but produce 100 offspring during that time. Something tells me, these guys are going to be frequent visitors. When time permits, I will have to figure out how he gained entry to the basement. The floor is poured concrete and the walls are cement blocks. There is, however, one area, under the base of the stairs, that goes down to the dirt. It is currently under a raised platform that constitutes the last step and I will have to remove it to validate my suspicion.