Harvest mouse (Micromys minutus)
By Coco
Here are some facts about the Harvest mouse.
-Harvest mice live in tall grasses.
-They make there nest out of the tall grasses around them.
-There nests are about 4 inches in diameter.
-An adult Harvest mouse weighs about 5-11 g.
-They are about 1-3 inches tall, there tail is also 1-3 inches long.
-They can live at the most 7 years but in the wild they live for 6-18 months!:( They have a lot of predators!
-What do they eat?
*They eat mainly seeds and insect ; also fruit and nectar.
-They are very active night and day.
-While they are climbing they wrap their tail around the grass to have a better grip.
-When the Harvest mice are first born the look like pink little raisins!:D
-They are the smallest Rodent in Great Britain.
-They leave home when they are 17-19 days old! Imagine leaving home that early no wonder they die so fast!:)
I have a rat named Whoie and they really remind me of him except for the activeness. :)
Here are some videos of them:
This little fellow has a definite personality, Coco. I really like the expression he seems to give — he looks really curious about who’s looking at him! Sorry, little harvest mouse — I didn’t mean to disturb you!
I love your drawing of the harvest mouse! Very interesting information, too!!
lovely drawing and description, dear niece! you’ve got real talent, sweetie!
What a cute little guy! Thanks for posting, Coco.
Haha!! Thanks every body!
Im going to have another post up soon!
Thank you Diana I do try very hard and I put lots of time into it!
Daddy, you didn’t disturb him you just made him more curious!:D
And they are super cute!
Devo, They sure are!