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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!
Key details
- Length
- 7-10 cm
- Weight
- 0.012-0.03 kg
- Lifespan
- 1-2 years
- Top Speed
- 13 km/h
- Litter Size
- 5-6
- Gestation
- 19-21 days
Traits
FurrySocialOmnivorousScavengerBurrowingDomesticatedSpeedsterUrban Friendly
What this page adds
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.
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!
