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Mouse Reproduction

During this time, females produce pheromones that attract the attention of males. After sensing the female's hormones, the male mouse emits an ultrasonic mating call. Mating calls differ from specimen to specimen, with each sound being as distinct as its owner. Females are also capable of producing ultrasonic sound, although not in relation to mating. Mice can be identified by these ultrasonic sounds.

A female mouse produces between five and 10 offspring after mating. Although females are protective of their young, some also consume their offspring. Viewed as an ultimately protective gesture, females kill and eat their young in the event of famine, nest disruption or the presence of predators.

Mice breed continuously, regardless of season and climate. They reach sexual maturity six to eight weeks after birth. Some specimens are capable of breeding at five weeks. Mice tend to live for approximately one year. 

Mice Babies