The term 'ratlike rodent' is a description of the VOLE, a small mammal found in North America and Europe. Voles are typically brown or gray in color, with short tails and rounded ears. They have long, rat-like bodies and are often mistaken for mice. Voles are omnivorous, eating both plants and insects, and they live in burrows or tunnels underground. They are active during the day and night, and can be found in meadows, fields, and forests.