Mouse is a mammal that traditionally lives in open fields and woodland areas. It has a fur skin and is able to run up to 12.8km/h (8mph). Mouse (apodemus sylvaticus) grows 5-15cm (2-5.9in) and has a weight 100-200g (0.2-0.4lbs). Life duration is usually 2-5 years in a solitary lifestyle. Favourite food: fruit, seeds, grasses
Facts about mouses
Name | Mouse |
Life Span | 2-5 years |
Average Litter Size | 6 |
Type | Mammal |
Class | Mammalia |
Lifestyle | Solitary |
Family | Muridae |
Main Prey | Fruit, seeds, grasses |
Colour | Black, brown, grey |
Size | 5-15cm (2-5.9in) |
Habitat | Open fields and woodland areas |
Scientific Name | Apodemus sylvaticus |
Skin Type | Fur |
Predators | Bird, cat, fox, reptiles |
Kingdom | Animalia |
Conservation Status | Least concern |
Genus | Mus |
Weight | 100-200g (0.2-0.4lbs) |
Diet | Herbivore |
Order | Rodentia |
Phylum | Chordata |
Top Speed | 12.8km/h (8mph) |