MICE
Rats and Mice both belong to a group of mammals known as rodents, the most important characteristic of which is the possession of constantly growing incisor teeth. This feature means that these animals must constantly gnaw to keep the growth in check. Both rodents are colour blind and have an acute sense of smell, hearing and touch.
Unlike rats, mice are very inquisitive to new objects. They can climb and are erratic in habit. They have a life span of 9-12 months and can produce up to 8 litters of 5-6 offspring per year.
Habitat: House Mice will sometimes burrow and live either indoors or outdoors. Although they occasionally burrow they will normally make their nests within stored materials.
Description: The House Mouse is approximately 15g in weight and 60-90mm in length, they have a slender body with a pointed nozzle and large hairy ears. They are brown-grey in colour. Their droppings are approximately 3mm-7mm long and spindle shaped and will tend to be scattered. Their tail is 4/5 length of the head and body.
Feeding habits: Mice will nibble. They prefer cereals and can consume 3 grams per day. They can survive with very little water (unlike rats) and often obtain sufficient water in food without the need to drink.
