Wood Mouse
Apodemus sylvaticus
The adult Wood Mouse is a nocturnal small mammal of woods, hedgerows, gardens, and fields, often sheltering by day in burrows or hidden nests. It is an agile forager that eats seeds, nuts, fruits, fungi, buds, and small invertebrates, storing surplus food in underground caches. When threatened, it relies on sudden leaps, quick dashes, biting, and rapid retreat into cover rather than strength. A notable trait is its long tail and large eyes, adaptations that help balance and navigation during night activity.
- Type
- Burrow
- Conservation status
- LC
Growth chain
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- Wood Mouse