Vincent'sFUNWILDFACTS

Muskrat vs White-footed Mouse

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

Size

Muskrat

Muskrat

0.65 m

Human

1.75 m

White-footed Mouse

White-footed Mouse

0.2 m

MuskratWhite-footed Mouse
Weight0.6–2 kg15–25 g
Length40–65 cm15–20 cm
Top Speed5 km/h13 km/h
Lifespan1–4 yrs1–5 yrs
Gestation29 days23 days
Offspring1–11 2–7
DietHerbivoreHerbivore
Conservation StatusLeast ConcernLeast Concern
Activity PatternCrepuscularNocturnal
MigrationResidentResident
HabitatWetland, River, Lake, FarmlandForest, Woodland, Grassland, Farmland, Garden, Urban
RegionsNordics, Europe, Asia, North AmericaNorth America
FamilyCricetidaeCricetidae
OrderRodentiaRodentia