Muridae
The silent seeker
House mouse
The house mouse is a rodent that lives in groups with a dominant male and several females. It reaches sexual maturity quickly and can have up to 10 litters per year. They are often kept as pets or used in experiments.
They live in a variety of habitats, including houses, barns and warehouses, close to people.
Characteristics
Order:
Rodentia
Family:
Muridae
Scientific name:
Mus musculus
Habitat:
Shrubland, grassland, wetlands
Origin:
Asia
Current trend:
Stable
Number of individuals in the world:
Unknown
Lifetime:
1-2 years
*Source iucnredlist.org
Dweller of the underground
Brown rat
The brown rat is a rodent with a body length of up to 25 cm, and is considered one of the largest mouse-like rodents. The brown rat has coarse brown or dark gray fur. They are active at night, good swimmers, but poor climbers. In social situations, rats display complex patterns of behavior, including play, ultrasonic advertising.
Characteristics
Order:
Rodentia
Family:
Muridae
Scientific name:
Rattus norvegicus
Habitat:
Artificial/Terrestrial
Origin:
China
Current trend:
Stable
Number of individuals in the world:
Unknown
Lifetime:
1-3 years
*Source iucnredlist.org
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