Mice belong to the order Rodentia and the genus Mus. The
mouse is a small mammals of the rodent family and comes in a variety of species
with the most common being the field mouse, the brown mouse and the house mouse
(Mus musculus).Mice are found all over the world and are often eaten by birds
and felines.
Mice have relatively short live spans living for just four
months (on average) in the wild and less than three years in captivity. Despite
short life spans and multiple predators, mice are one of the most successful
animals on the planet.
Most mice are nocturnal and have bad eyesight and sharp
hearing and smelling abilities. They move inside to shelter from weather and
predators as well as to find sleeping quarters and food. Mice are scavengers
that will eat a variety of things including wood, paper and cheese. They are
considered pests by some and pets by others.
Reproduction is a major pastime among mice species who breed
year round and have short pregnancies; on average 20 days in length. The average
litter includes a dozen offspring.