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Country Mouse

The country mouse is also known as the field mouse. They are most commonly gray or white in color, although some specimens may be brown or black. Country mice are nocturnal in nature and eat a variety of foods, including fruit, carrion and rotting vegetables.

Country mice are fast, small and highly intelligent when compared with other mice. However, they are not good at defending themselves from predators and most specimens do not live more than two years. Researchers are unsure of the country mouse's life span in natural conditions, as studied specimens tend to be consumed before they die of natural causes. Birds, snakes, foxes, rabbits and other rodents are common country mouse predators.

Despite their vulnerability to predators, country mice populations remain steady. Females reproduce every month and give birth to a number of young each time. Upon reaching maturity, country mice immediately seek mates. Country mice also reach maturity at a faster rate than most other mouse species.

Types of Mice

Species of Mice

Black Mice

Brown Mice

Field Mouse