Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

House Mouse vs Natal Multimammate Mouse

Two species side by side. The larger value in each row is highlighted.

Size

House Mouse

House Mouse

0.095 m

Human

1.75 m

Natal Multimammate Mouse

Natal Multimammate Mouse

0.17 m

House MouseNatal Multimammate Mouse
Weight12–30 g30–80 g
Length6.5–9.5 cm10–17 cm
Top Speed13 km/h–
Lifespan0.5–3 yrs0.5–2 yrs
Gestation19 days23 days
Offspring3–14 4–12
DietHerbivoreHerbivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternNocturnalNocturnal
MigrationResidentResident
HabitatUrban, Farmland, Garden, Grassland, Woodland, Forest, Coast, WetlandGrassland, Savanna, Farmland, Urban, Woodland, Forest
RegionsNordics, Europe, Africa, Asia, North America, South America, OceaniaAfrica
FamilyMuridaeMuridae
OrderRodentiaRodentia