Short-tailed rodents are small mammals that have a short tail and typically live in grassy areas. Two examples of short-tailed rodents are voles and meadowmice. Voles are small, stocky rodents with short tails and rounded ears. They are found in North America, Europe, and Asia. Meadowmice are small, mouse-like rodents with short tails and large eyes. They are found in North America, Europe, and Asia.