The house mouse (Mus musculus) is a small mammal of the rodent family Muridae, characteristically having a pointed snout, large rounded ears, and a long and almost hairless tail. It is one of the most …

house mouse, (Mus musculus), rodent native to Eurasia but introduced worldwide through association with humans.

Mus musculus may have originally been distributed from the Mediterranean region to China, but it has now been spread throughout the world by humans and lives as a human commensal. House mice …

One of the most abundant and widespread mammals around the globe, the House mouse (Mus musculus) is found in almost any part of the world (except Antarctica) due to human travel. This …

Mus musculus is a great runner (8 miles/hr), climber, jumper (up to 8 inches), and swimmer, but usually stays within 50 feet of its home. Mus musculus is omnivorous and drinks water frequently (it also …

Jul 30, 2025 · The house mouse, scientifically known as Mus musculus, is one of the most common and widespread mammals globally. Originally thought to have spread from the Mediterranean region to …

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.

House Mouse (Mus musculus). Photo: Heidi Snell, CDF. Mice are small rodents that do not exceed 20 cm in total length, and its tail (6 to 10.5 cm) is longer than the body (6 - 9.5 cm). It has an …

Jul 18, 2024 · A relationship between plagues of the house mouse, Mus musculus (Rodentia: Muridae) and prolonged periods of dry weather in south-eastern Australia. Wildlife Research, 4 (3):241-247.

House mice have a polygynous mating system, where each male mates with multiple females. Males sing when they smell females who are ready to mate, which might attract females. House mice are …