House Mouse
Mus musculus
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Type | Mammal |
Group | |
Biology | Mostly nocturnal. Can breed from 8 weeks of age, with litters of 4-8 young. When food is abundant and rains make the soil easy to burrow, mice can reach plague proportions. |
Distinctive Markings | Strong body odour, dark fur. |
Worldwide. Throughout Australia, including across western Victoria.
Source: Atlas of Living Australia