




Mus musculus
House mice are small, furry animals that love to explore. They have big ears and long tails, and they often live in homes and gardens, making them fun to watch!
Habitat: Urban areas
The House Mouse has soft, brownish-grey fur with a lighter belly, distinguishing it from shrews with their pointed snouts. It features relatively large ears and a thin, scaly tail that is almost as long as its body.





Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
Snaps
3
A single female House Mouse can have over 50 babies in just one year!
House Mice are surprisingly good swimmers, even holding their breath for a short time!
House Mice can jump over 30 cm high, which is truly amazing!
House Mice's teeth never stop growing; they must gnaw constantly to keep them short!
House Mice can squeeze through incredibly tiny gaps, as small as a pencil width, because of their flexible skeletons.
House Mice communicate using high-frequency ultrasonic squeaks that humans cannot hear, helping them stay hidden.
House Mice have a very fast breeding cycle, producing many litters yearly that helps their populations grow quickly.
House Mice have an incredible sense of smell and hearing that helps them find food and avoid danger in darkness.
Tiny munchers that eat almost anything, from seeds to crumbs and even insects!
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
This trait identifies organisms whose diet includes both plant and animal matter.
Scavengers consume dead organic matter, helping to decompose carcasses and other waste in the ecosystem.
Burrowing animals dig tunnels and chambers in the ground, using these subterranean structures for shelter, hunting, or breeding.
Domesticated refers to species that have been selectively bred and tamed by humans for specific purposes.
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Danger
1/5 · Very low
If you see a mouse, it's best to leave it alone and tell an adult.
7-10 cm
0.012-0.03 kg
1-2 years
13 km/h
Tiny munchers that eat almost anything, from seeds to crumbs and even insects!
Urban areas
Foraging
5-6
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Illinois, US
You might spot White Mulberry, House Finch, and Scissor Grinder.
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New York, US
You might spot Red Fox, Gray Wolf, and Equus Africanus Asinus.
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Grand Est, FR
You might spot Pied Wagtail, House Sparrow, and House Mouse.
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