Mouse: The Small but Clever Mammal
Mice are small, fast, and highly adaptable mammals found in a wide range of environments around the world. Known for their sharp senses and quick learning abilities, mice have successfully adapted to forests, grasslands, farms, and even human homes. Despite their size, mice play an important role in food chains and scientific research.
Fun Facts
- Mice have excellent hearing and can detect very high-frequency sounds.
- Their front teeth never stop growing, so they constantly gnaw to keep them short.
- Mice are very fast breeders, which helps them survive in the wild.
- A mouse can squeeze through a hole as small as a coin
- Mice are curious and intelligent, capable of learning and remembering routes.
- Baby mice are called pups.
- A group of mice is called a nest or colony.
Scientific Information
- Kingdom: Animalia
- Phylum: Chordata
- Class: Mammalia
- Order: Rodentia
- Family: Muridae
- Scientific Name (House Mouse): Mus musculus
- Lifespan: 1–3 years
- Diet: Omnivore (grains, seeds, fruits, insects, human food scraps)
- Habitat: Fields, forests, farms, urban areas, homes
- Body Length: 6–10 cm (excluding tail)
Habits & Behavior of Mice
- Mice are mostly nocturnal, active during the night.
- They live in small groups or colonies for warmth and protection.
- Mice communicate using squeaks, ultrasonic sounds, and scent markings.
- They build nests using soft materials like paper, grass, or fabric.
- Mice rely heavily on their sense of smell to find food and recognize others.
- When threatened, mice prefer to hide or escape quickly rather than fight.
