House Mouse

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House Mouse - The State of Victoria, Department of Environment and Primary Industries/McCann | House Mouse - Bob Winters

Mus musculus


Body fur usually brown, but can be yellow to black above and white, grey or pale yellow underneath. Musky body odour. Body up to 9 cm long. The tail is slightly longer than the head and body combined.


Details
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.