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Brown Mice

Brown mice are nocturnal in nature and feed primarily on plants. However, they will consume whatever food sources are available to them. Brown mice are good climbers and may be found atop trees or manmade structures. They are also capable of running very quickly and jumping up to 18 inches in height.

If food supplies are sufficient and predators are kept at bay, brown mice produce offspring throughout the year. Females produce up to 10 mice in a single birth and offspring are ready to reproduce within 60 days.

Brown mice can survive for up to five years in favorable conditions. However, brown mice are prey to a number of other animals and do not possess effective defense mechanisms. As a result, they select their nesting places carefully to ensure that predator populations are not nearby.

Other species of mice may also bear brown fur. In some species, these are recessive genes and the brown coloration may appear more orange. Such mutations also affect the soles of the feet, as well as the tails and ears. Although this mutation is common, studies have shown that the dominant color in mutation is black.

Types of Mice

Species of Mice

Black Mice

Country Mouse

Field Mouse