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Eurasian Harvest Mouse

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The Eurasian Harvest Mouse is a tiny, cute mouse that loves to live in fields and grasslands. It's known for its long tail and fluffy fur, making it look very adorable!

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Eurasian Harvest Mouse is tiny, with soft reddish-brown fur on its back and a white belly. It has a distinctive long, prehensile tail that is almost as long as its body. Its relatively large ears and small, dark eyes stand out on its miniature face.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderRodentiaFamilyMuridaeGenusMicromys
Eurasian Harvest Mouse
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Eurasian Harvest Mouse

Category

Mammals

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

Super-flexible bodies let them squeeze through incredibly tiny gaps easily.

These tiny acrobats can hang upside down by their tails for several minutes!

They are the smallest rodent in Europe, weighing less than two coins!

They live high in tall grasses, rarely touching the ground.

Special abilities

Ability

Tail Trapeze

Eurasian Harvest Mouse has a prehensile tail that helps them grip stems and balance while climbing high on plants.

Ability

Master Weaver

Eurasian Harvest Mouse can weave intricate, spherical nests from grass and leaves, keeping their babies safe.

Ability

Agile Acorn

Eurasian Harvest Mouse can climb vertically up slender plant stems, enabling them to reach seeds and berries.

Measurements & details

Length
5-7.5 cm
Weight
0.004-0.01 kg
Lifespan
0.5-2 years
Top Speed
8 km/h
Litter Size
3-8
Gestation
17-20 days

Diet & Feeding

These tiny mice mostly munch on seeds, grains, and small insects they find in grassy fields.

Primary Foods

  • Grass Seeds
  • Cereal Grains
  • Berries
  • Small Insects
  • Nectar

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eaten by

Tawny Owl

Strix aluco

A nocturnal predator that hunts small rodents.

eaten by

Weasel

Mustela nivalis

A slender, agile predator capable of pursuing mice into their nests.

eats

Wheat

Triticum aestivum

Feeds on the grains, especially in agricultural areas.

eats

Bramble

Rubus fruticosus

Consumes its berries for energy and moisture.

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

If you see a mouse, it's best to watch from a distance and not touch it.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Eurasian Harvest Mouse?

5-7.5 cm

How much does Eurasian Harvest Mouse weigh?

0.004-0.01 kg

How long does Eurasian Harvest Mouse live?

0.5-2 years

How fast can Eurasian Harvest Mouse move?

8 km/h

What does Eurasian Harvest Mouse eat?

These tiny mice mostly munch on seeds, grains, and small insects they find in grassy fields.

Where is Eurasian Harvest Mouse usually found?

Grasslands

How does Eurasian Harvest Mouse hunt?

Foraging

How many babies does Eurasian Harvest Mouse usually have?

3-8

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