House officer

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House Mouse

The House Mouse (Mus musculus) is a small mammal of the order Rodentia, characteristically having a pointed snout, small rounded ears, and a long naked or almost hairless tail. It is one of the most common species of the genus Mus.

Description[edit | edit source]

The house mouse has a body length of 7.5–10 cm (3.0–3.9 in) and a tail length of 5–10 cm (2.0–3.9 in). The weight is typically 10–25 g (0.4–0.9 oz). The color is generally a light grey or brown.

Habitat and Distribution[edit | edit source]

The house mouse is native to Eurasia but has been introduced to other parts of the world, including North America, Australia, and Africa. It typically lives in close association with humans, in both urban and rural areas.

Behavior[edit | edit source]

House mice are primarily nocturnal, with a strong aversion to bright lights. They are also excellent climbers and can scale any rough vertical surface. They live in a wide variety of hidden places near food sources, and construct nests from various soft materials.

Diet[edit | edit source]

House mice primarily feed on plant matter, but are omnivorous. They eat their own faeces to acquire nutrients produced by bacteria in their intestines.

Reproduction[edit | edit source]

House mice have a rapid rate of reproduction, with females able to give birth to litters of up to 14 young, six to eight times a year.

In Culture[edit | edit source]

The house mouse has been a popular figure in literature, folklore, and other cultural expressions, often depicted as intelligent and resourceful characters.

Health Risks[edit | edit source]

House mice can transmit diseases, including hantavirus, salmonellosis, and lymphocytic choriomeningitis, which can be lethal to humans.

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