Yellow-necked Field Mouse
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Yellow-necked Field Mouse
Apodemus flavicollis
The Yellow-necked Field Mouse is a small, cute mouse with a yellowish neck. They love to scurry around in fields and forests, looking for seeds and plants to munch on.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Yellow-necked Field Mouse has soft, yellowish-brown fur on its back, a bright white belly, and a distinctive band of yellow fur across its chest and throat. It possesses large ears, prominent black eyes, and a tail typically as long as its body, making it visually distinct from other field mice.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassMammaliaOrderRodentiaFamilyMuridaeGenusApodemus
Category
MammalsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Females can have up to 4 litters a year, quickly increasing their population!
Their continuously growing front teeth mean they must constantly gnaw to keep them short!
They build deep, complex underground burrow systems with multiple exits and food stores.
Yellow-necked mice can jump over 70cm high from a standing start!
Special abilities
Ability
Acrobatic Climber
Yellow-necked Field Mouse can scale trees easily because of strong claws that help them forage for seeds high up.
Ability
Sensitive Whiskers
Yellow-necked Field Mouse has long whiskers that help them navigate in darkness and find food underground.
Ability
Food Hoarder
Yellow-necked Field Mouse can store large amounts of food in its burrows, helping them survive cold winters.
Ability
Alert Hearing
Yellow-necked Field Mouse has large ears that help them detect approaching predators from far away.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 8.5-12 cm
- Weight
- 0.02-0.05 kg
- Lifespan
- 1-2 years
- Top Speed
- 13 km/h
- Litter Size
- 2-11
- Gestation
- 25-26 days
Diet & Feeding
These small mammals eat a varied diet of seeds, nuts, fruits, and insects.
Primary Foods
- Acorns
- Beech nuts
- Seeds
- Berries
- Invertebrates
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Red Fox
Vulpes vulpes
A common predator in its forest habitat.
eaten by
Tawny Owl
Strix aluco
Hunts at night when mice are active and visible.
eaten by
Least Weasel
Mustela nivalis
Small enough to follow mice into their burrows.
eats
Common Oak
Quercus robur
Relies on their acorns for food, especially in autumn.
eats
European Beech
Fagus sylvatica
Consumes beech nuts when they are available.
Traits
Furry
Furry describes animals possessing a dense covering of soft hair or fur.
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Arboreal
Arboreal animals live primarily in trees, utilizing them for shelter, food, and protection from predators.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Speedster
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
Nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
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 try to touch it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Yellow-necked Field Mouse?
8.5-12 cm
How much does Yellow-necked Field Mouse weigh?
0.02-0.05 kg
How long does Yellow-necked Field Mouse live?
1-2 years
How fast can Yellow-necked Field Mouse move?
13 km/h
What does Yellow-necked Field Mouse eat?
These small mammals eat a varied diet of seeds, nuts, fruits, and insects.
Where is Yellow-necked Field Mouse usually found?
Grasslands
How does Yellow-necked Field Mouse hunt?
Foraging
How many babies does Yellow-necked Field Mouse usually have?
2-11
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