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Old World Field Mice

Apodemus

Old World Field Mice are small, cute creatures that love to scurry around in fields and meadows. They have soft fur and big eyes, making them fun to watch as they explore their homes.

Habitat: Grasslands

Appearance

The Old World Field Mice has a sleek, reddish-brown fur coat on its back, fading to a white or grey underside. It features large, dark eyes and prominent ears, with a tail that is almost as long as its body, making it visually distinct from house mice.

KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderRodentiaFamilyMuridaeGenusApodemus
Old World Field Mice
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Old World Field Mice

Category

Mammals

Rarity

Common

Danger

1/5 · Very low

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Interesting facts

A single field mouse can stash thousands of seeds in its underground pantry for winter.

Their tails can break off if caught by a predator, allowing a speedy escape!

They can squeeze through openings as thin as a pencil, making them hard to catch.

They communicate with high-pitched squeaks, some too high for human ears to hear!

Special abilities

Ability

Acrobatic Escapist

Old World Field Mice can leap impressive distances because of strong hind legs that help them evade predators quickly.

Ability

Underground Architect

Old World Field Mice can dig complex burrows that help them store food and create safe nesting sites.

Ability

Night Navigator

Old World Field Mice has exceptional hearing and smell that helps them find food and avoid danger in the dark.

Measurements & details

Length
8-12 cm
Weight
0.015-0.045 kg
Lifespan
1-2 years
Top Speed
15 km/h
Litter Size
4-8
Gestation
21-26 days

Diet & Feeding

These small omnivores enjoy a varied diet of seeds, nuts, berries, and tiny insects.

Primary Foods

  • Seeds
  • Nuts
  • Berries
  • Insects
  • Fungi

Foraging Method

  • Foraging

Ecological connections

eaten by

Barn Owl

Tyto alba

hunts them using its silent flight at night.

eaten by

Red Fox

Vulpes vulpes

preys on them in fields and woodlands.

eaten by

Least Weasel

Mustela nivalis

hunts them even in their underground burrows.

depends on

Common Oak

Quercus robur

relies on its acorns for winter food storage.

Traits

Also known as

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Safety

Danger

1/5 · Very low

Always watch from a distance and don't try to catch wild mice; they are best left in nature.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Old World Field Mice?

8-12 cm

How much does Old World Field Mice weigh?

0.015-0.045 kg

How long does Old World Field Mice live?

1-2 years

How fast can Old World Field Mice move?

15 km/h

What does Old World Field Mice eat?

These small omnivores enjoy a varied diet of seeds, nuts, berries, and tiny insects.

Where is Old World Field Mice usually found?

Grasslands

How does Old World Field Mice hunt?

Foraging

How many babies does Old World Field Mice usually have?

4-8

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