Description:
Grey-brown fur, slightly paler underneath the body. Long, sparsely furred, scaly tail. Prominent ears and large eyes (but eyes not as large as those of the Wood Mouse). Usually has a typical 'mousy' smell.
Distribution:
Mainly associated with humans, and widespread throughout Britain and Ireland. A few populations are found in fields well away from human habitation.
Habitat:
Buildings of all kinds where there is food to be found. Also, occasionally, open fields.
Reproduction:
Five to ten litters of up to eight young per year.
Predators:
Birds of prey, especially owls. Stoats and weasels, foxes. Humans. Brown Rats occasionally prey on House Mice.
