What are mice:
A mouse is a small mammal belonging to the order of rodents, characteristically having a pointed snout, small rounded ears, and a long naked or almost hairless tail. The best known mouse species is the common house mouse. It is also a popular pet.
Habitat:
when mice are normally found in houses in places like the garage, the basement, the attic and even the kitchen. but when they are in the wilderness they are most found in small holes in the ground or in trees.
Behavior
Mice are normally calmer and are not dangerous at all to the human species or any other animal. they mostly get there food at night when there are not a lot of predditors. around there home. but they get there food during the day also. so it is not bad if you see them during the day.
Size/shape /color:
Mice can be four different colors, Black, White and Gray and brown. House mice have an adult body length (nose to base of tail) of 7.5–10 cm (3.0–3.9 in) and a tail length of 5–10 cm (2.0–3.9 in). The weight is typically 10–25 g (0.4–0.9 oz). In the wild they vary in color from light to dark but domesticated fancy mice and laboratory mice are produced in many colors ranging from white to champagne to black
Diet:
The long-tailed field mouse is omnivorous, meaning it eats both plants and animals. Field mice commonly eat seeds, berries, fruits, insects, invertebrates, and even carrion.
Common name/ scientific name:
Scientists might know them as Mus musculus, but most homeowners identify these unwanted guests as the house mouse.
Nativity:
Mice are originally native to Asia, the house mouse came into the united states with European settlers hundreds of years ago and discovered an appealing new home in the New World. Incredibly adaptive, they’ve been living side-by-side with Americans ever since.
Facts:
- Mice are good jumpers, it is insane how good they are at jumping, they are also really good climbers and swimmers. Believe it or not mice can jump a foot up into the air, therefore allowing them to easily climb up onto kitchen counters or into pantries to access food.
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