#eurasian harvest mice

[antiqueanimals]

Grzimek's Animal Life Encyclopedia, vol. 11, Mammals II. 1972.

1.) Brown rat (Rattus norvegicus)

2.) Black rat (Rattus rattus)

3.) Greater bandicoot rat (Bandicota indica)

4.) House mouse (Mus musculus)

5.) Wood mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus)

6.) Striped field mouse (Apodemus agrarius)

7.) Yellow-necked mouse (Apodemus flavicollis)

8.) Eurasian harvest mouse (Micromys minutus)

9.) Eastern spiny mouse (Acomys dimidiatus)

10.) Greater stick-nest rat (Leporillus conditor)

11.) Giant white-tailed rat (Uromys caudimaculatus)

12.) Typical striped grass mouse (Lemniscomys striatus)

13.) Southern multimammate mouse (Mastomys coucha)

14.) Four-striped grass mouse (Rhabdomys pumilio)

15.) Gambian pouched rat (Cricetomys gambianus)

[thoughtlessarse]

A pair of harvest mice greet each other on wheat stems in Dorset, UK. Our smallest rodent, the harvest mouse proudly bears the Latin name Micromys minutus -Photograph: Paul Browning/Solent News & Photo Agency/Solent News

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Closest match: Micromys minutus genome assembly, chromosome: 8 Common name: Eurasian harvest mouse

[jaketeachesdeath]

Third day of Mammal Week is all about Rodents!

There are a total of 17 different Rodents across the British Isles and we have less than half of that.

Here there is

Grey Squirrel

Brown Rat

Bank Vole

Field Vole

Wood Mouse

House Mouse

Theres also Red Squirrel, Eurasian Beaver, Hazel Dormouse, Water Vole, Harvest Mouse and Yellow Necked Mouse, all of which are native. On top of that theres also some Island subspecies, the Skomer, Guernsey and Orkney Voles. Skomer being a subspecies of the Bank Vole and the latter of the Common Vole. Not forgetting the Edible Dormouse and the Black Rat both of which have been introduced.

So out of our list theres two species which have been introduced. The Brown Rat and of course the Grey Squirrel, the Brown Rat came in from Asia and the Grey Squirrel is native to North America. The Grey Squirrel however is classed as an Invasive Species.

Both of these species are adaptable, agile and unfortunately are known for spreading disease. Notably the Grey Squirrel having a huge effect on Red Squirrel populations who have no immunity to pox. In addition thier aggressive behaviour (amongst other complications) forced Reds into a select few locations, entirely absent from Southern England Mainland.

But now lets talk about teeth!

Teeth are the easiest way to seperate the last 4 species. Mice have cusped molars and Voles have molars that continuously grow. Then to seperate that further the distinction between Wood and House Mice is the notch in the back of the incisors of the House Mouse which the Wood lacks. In Voles its a little more complicated, sometimes its notable by the length of row of teeth, sometimes even the shape of the teeth pattern as seen from the underside but the distinction between Field and Bank Voles is the second molar the Bank Vole has a paired root and the Field Vole have a single open root on the 2nd upper molar!

24/04/24

[hedoughnism]

Inspired by the old list I made awhile back ( and just reblogged and edited a bit) this time from the other direction! Animals in Europe but not the US! Some important factors to keep in mind for why this list is shorter

European animals not found in america

- hedgehogs

- true badgers ( American badgers completely unrelated)

- jackals

- old world warblers ( not related to new world warblers)

-True buntings

- chamois

- ibex

- dormice

- desmans

-mole rats

- hamsters

- Jirds,

( old world rats and mice ( not related to new world ones)) ( spiny mice ,harvest mice, wood mouse, etc)

-jerboas

- onagers

- bustards

- old world cuckoos ( ours don’t do the brood parasitism thing they are famous for!)

- sand grouse

- hoopoes

- beeeaters

- native honeybees

- ( formerly) lions

- ( formerly ) dholes

- ( formerly ) buttonquail

-Native old world quail ( unrelated to new world quail)

-native partriges

- rollers

- old world vultures ( unrelated to new world vultures)

- pratincoles

-wild felis cats ( eurasian wildcat and jungle cat)

- old world flycatchers ( unrelated to new world flycatchers) ( includes nightingales)

- wrynecks

- chats

- wallcreepers

- european rabbits ( other rabbit species like our cottontails and pygmy 4 aren’t social! And most of them only live in burrows when they have babies)

- burbot

- Coughs

- Olms

- midwife toads/ painted frogs

- fire bellied toads

-Jackdaws

- native carp

- Agamas

- Native chameleons

- wall lizards

- wild boar

- red deer

-roe deer

-native fallow deer

-Typical or Helicidae snails ( the group that contains pretty much all the large land snail species in temperate climates)

And a bunch of other of course;)

[ilderart]

[young44ever-blog]

What is rodent control?

THREE ACTIONS TO IMPLEMENTING RODENT CONTROL IN YOUR HOUSE

Rodent control is a major problem for numerous homeowners. The word rodent originates from the French word, rodere, which means "to chomp."

The best means to stop this damages is to prevent rats from entering your residence in the initial location. Adhere to these leading 3 techniques for rodent control:

British Rats

There are over 200 types of rodent in North America, over 70 types in Malaysia as well as India, but only concerning 10 native British rodent species in the UK. Most of these are ruled out insects, and some are endangered/protected varieties.

Rodents like the Black rat and also Brownish rat which are seen as parasites (with linked health risks in a residential or metropolitan atmosphere) are not native British rats. They are currently naturalised yet initially Black/Ship rats showed up in Britain on Roman ships having actually functioned their way to Europe from India. Brownish rats are locals of Central Asia and showed up much more lately throughout the early 1700's - once again as stowaways in ships cargos.

Shop outdoor things as well as fire wood a minimum of a few inches off of the ground. Try to schedule feedings throughout daylight and also do not leave food out over night if you have outside pet dogs. To stop rodents from accessing garbage, maintain garbage bags tightly secured and also kept in waste canisters with lids. Consider utilising rock or concrete landscape design along the edges of your house to maintain plants at an extra appropriate range if you have extreme difficulty with mice or rats.

Rodent Control Treatments

We give reliable and also individually customised therapies to get rid of rodents from your residence or service. Our BPCA certified service technicians are seasoned and also well-informed, providing targeted options for your details rodent issue as well as place.

We appreciate you don't desire a repeat infestation and deal specialist avoidance guidance as well as efficient deterrents for rodents.

Sorts of Rodents

Rodents have adjusted to practically every terrestrial habitat, from cold expanse (where they can live under snow) to hot deserts, rain forest and pleasant landscapes. Actually rats can be discovered on every continent other than Antarctica. Some species of rodent are likewise viewed as intruders of the human atmosphere: - Marmots - Computer mice - Hamsters - Porcupines - Beavers - Rats - Voles - Savanna dogs - Squirrels - Gophers - Test subject - Capybaras

Rodent Characteristics

Most rodent varieties are fairly small with robust bodies, long tails and also brief limbs. They tend to be herbivores (eating seeds, grains, origins as well as leaves). Some species however are a lot more versatile omnivores eating a mixed diet regimen that can include, insects, fish and also meat as well as plants and grains.

PREVENT EXTERIOR ACCESSIBILITIES

Trees, weeds and overgrown plant life can offer access to your house and act as a food source for computer mice as well as rats. For reliable rodent control, keep trees trimmed, making sure that no branches are touching the beyond your home. Eliminate weeds and reduce back yard as well as plant life, maintaining it at reduced degrees.

These pets fall under three classifications:

- Fossorial (from Latin fosser "digger")-- adapted to excavating as well as a life spent partially below ground in burrows throughout the day, yet return to the surface area to forage. - Arboreal-- developed to inhabit trees and also forests - Semiaquatic-- adapted to invest large amounts of time swimming and/or feeding in water to exploit food resources both water and earthbound.

For reliable control of rodents, it is vital to ensure that rats and also mice have no method of entering your house. For efficient rodent control, maintain trees trimmed, making sure that no branches are touching the exterior of your house. Avoiding access to harbourage as well as food is just the first step to keeping rats out of your house. Rodents like the Black rat and also Brown rat which are seen as pests (with connected health and wellness dangers in a urban or residential environment) are not indigenous British rats. Rats utilise scent noting in interaction, marking food tracks as well as establishing territories.

Rodents

Rats are animals of the order Rodentia, from the Latin rodere "to gnaw". They are one of the most countless group of animals on the planet, comprising concerning 41% of well-known varieties. They are a really varied group in both size and also environment, ranging from the South American capybara evaluating approximately 66kg, to the Baluchistan pygmy jerboa, the female grownups of which consider less than 4gm.

In time rodents have been utilised as food, for clothing, as pet dogs, some types such as the brown rat, black rat, and the home mouse, are significant insects, ruining and also eating food kept by individuals, and spreading out illness such as Hantavirus & Salmonellosis.

Huge areas around pipes should be covered in mesh initially, and afterwards secured with cement. Metal panels at the base of wooden doors or home windows can help protect against rodents from eating through. You need to also cover aerated areas with mesh.

Nocturnal rats commonly have bigger eyes as well as some sensitivity to ultraviolet light. Many likewise have vibrissae (long, thick as well as sensitive whiskers) used for "whisking" or touch.

Rodents use scent marking in communication, noting food routes as well as developing regions. House mice specifically usage urine down payments including pheromones for team recognition as well as social framework. Rodents can identify kin using olfactory (feeling of smell) from urine, gland secretions and faeces.

Rodent Damage and Illness

There are three commensal rodent insects that have long been connected with individuals: - Black rat - Rattus rattus - Brown rat - Rattus norvegicus - Home mouse - Mus musculus

Some rodents are viewed as crucial farming parasites, consuming or providing not fit to eat large quantities of stored food. It has actually been estimated that in Asia in just one year, rats as well as computer mice can get rid of rice from the human food cycle that might have fed virtually 200 million individuals *. The curiosity and also inquisitiveness of rats as well as computer mice when checking out for food sources and shelter triggers damage to home and frameworks as well as food. Their consistent gnawing can harm insulation, pipes, doors, floorboards and also they will certainly likewise shred soft materials for nesting.

People have ended up being a reputable resource of food as well as sanctuary for these rodents because our ancestors proceeded from hunter gathers to farmers. Rats are careful yet investigative and also have found out to prevent capture and be cautious of poisons, making them complicated parasites to control.

They are also providers of condition as microorganisms in their pee and also faeces send diseases such as Hantavirus, Salmonellosis and the case of rats Weil's disease (Leptospirosis), along with Rat bite fever.

REMOVE INSIDE ATTRACTORS

Cleanliness is important to rodent control. Rats need regarding 1 to 2 ounces of food per evening as well as a minimum of dual the amount of water. Computer mice require less food and do not require water daily. Do not leave food out on the counter or in open storage. Place all food in closed containers and also keep it saved in pantries and closets, or in the fridge. Toss trash out every night, tidy crumbs off of counter tops as well as vacuum cleaner floors if necessary.

Get in touch with the pest control experts

Protecting against access to harbourage and also food is just the primary step to maintaining rats out of your residence. The most reliable approach requires a multi-step pest technique. A variety of baits as well as traps are likewise available. However, these approaches can be dangerous as well as require to be made use of appropriately to be effective. Consequently, they need to not be employed without the assistance of a pest control expert. Ensuring that your house is not a welcoming area for mice or rats will certainly assist make any kind of other kind of control extra efficient. However making use of a solitary approach alone is not enough.

To establish one of the most efficient rodent control strategy in your home, call your local Pest Control Firm. An experienced specialist can check your home as well as discuss reliable methods for eliminating as well as stopping rats.

- Water vole-- Arvicola amphibious - Wood or Field mouse-- Apodemus sylvaticus - Area vole-- Microtus agrestis - Red squirrel-- Sciurus vulgaris - Dormouse, Hazel-- Muscardinus avellanarius - Yellow-necked mouse-- Apodemus flavicollis - Home mouse-- Mus musculus - Financial institution vole-- Myodes glareolus - Harvest computer mouse-- Micromys minutus - Eurasian beaver-- Castor fiber

Rats as well as computer mice may enter various other locations of the residence too. Rats can nest in paper and also cardboard items. Do not store boxes on the floor and also maintain mess to a minimum. In bathrooms, ensure faucets are maintained off which there is no standing water on the flooring.

The most visible function all rats have is their razor sharp incisor teeth. As the incisors do not stop expanding the rats need to continuously nibble to wear them down and avoid them obtaining also long. These awesome teeth are additionally made use of to excavate burrows, broaden spaces to squeeze with and also defend themselves.

BLOCK ENTRANCEWAYS

For effective control of rodents, it is very important to guarantee that rats and also computer mice have no other way of entering your residence. Do a complete assessment of your house, examining for cracks, crevices and also various other openings. It is advisable to seal all voids with an exterior-grade sealant, or cement whenever feasible.

Pest Busters (Birmingham)

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[vladtheunfollower]

Eurasian Harvest Mice in Brehms Tierleben, Allgemeine Kunde des Tierreichs by Alfred Edmund Brehm, Vienna, 1900

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Eurasian Harvest Mice in a set up for breeding purposes (machinery has reduced many mice species in the UK) ( Micromys minutus)

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🔥 Eurasian Harvest Mice are so small and light they can climb a dandelion.

[ivisitlondon]

iVisit... Battersea Park Children's Zoo needs your help to get through the third lockdown

Battersea Park Children’s Zoo in London is seeking donations to their Crowdfunder page to help safeguard their animal’s welfare and husbandry at this extraordinary time - determined to overcome their third closure as a result of COVID lockdowns.

The site of Battersea Park Children’s Zoo has been a pillar of the local community for nearly 70 years and now, in the face of the coronavirus pandemic and our third forced closure as a result of government restrictions, they are looking to their members, visitors and friends for support. They are funded entirely by the visitors and as a result of our closure, we can no longer rely on those funds to care for the 50 species that live at the zoo and cover our expensive daily running costs.

The past year has been an unprecedented challenge for everyone across the community. The zoo is currently closed, weathering the storm of a third national lockdown. With the support of the public and their hardworking team, they are determined to overcome this huge obstacle and welcome visitors back through the gates in the future. They strive to always be a place in the community where children of all ages and abilities can play, learn and discover.

The zoos daily food costs for the 100+ animals (50 species) living at the zoo is approximately £115 a day. This includes all fresh vegetables, fruits, pellet feeds, meat and fish. The weekly cost of insects for the monkeys, meerkats, lemurs, coatis and birds is nearly £80.00. £400 a month is needed for hay, straw and bedding materials. Just £75 would buy enough insects to feed all of their monkeys and lemurs for one week. £150 would feed all of the animals and provide fresh bedding for one day. £500 would be wonderful and ensure a few days peace of mind during this uncertain time.

Surviving this pandemic is vital as Battersea Zoo brings so much to their London Community. The zoo runs a creative education programme complying with the National Curriculum and teaches interactive workshops based on conservation, adaptations, the food chain and camouflage. The education programme attracts schools from all over London and is usually fully booked each year, with over 8,500 children learning at the zoo each year.

The zoo is now home to 50 species of mammals, birds and reptiles including a number of critically endangered species such as the cotton-top tamarin, Bali starlings, Scottish wildcats and lemur. The zoo actively participates in vital European breeding programmes with other zoos to conserve species and educate their visitors as to why many species are disappearing from the wild.

At the zoo, European hedgehogs and Eurasian harvest mice are bred regularly and released into the wild as part of reintroduction programmes across the UK.

To say thank you for the generous donations they receive, they are offering the chance to win a number of exciting prizes to look forward to when the zoo reopens again. If you would like to donate towards supporting the zoo, for every £10 donated to our Crowdfunder, they will enter your name into our support fund prize draw where you’ll have the chance to win one of 15 prizes! (£20 equals two entries).

Prizes include Keeper experiences, wallaby encounters, armadillo experiences and zoo tickets!

[gothibo]

Look at this little cutie~ Unfortunately, all my photos I took of the Eurasian Harvest mice were blurry due to them being busy little bees. And even worse, when I went back to try to take more photos, they were asleep~ At least my mom got a clear photo of one.

[drakkhammerwrites]

These little mice might be the most endearing little creatures out there. Known as the Eurasian Harvest Mouse, they are the smallest european rodent – only about half the size of a normal house mouse – and live in fields of tall grasses and cereal crops like oats and wheat. Their long tails are prehensile, giving them the ability to wrap around their playground-like living space and climb high into the air. They build circular nests and raise their young, unlike other mice, regurgitating food into their mouths much like birds. French photographers Jean-Louis Klein & Marie-Luce Hubert spent a year and a half with the cute little creatures, capturing the intricacies of their community in an astoundingly intimate way. Read more at http://www.visualnews.com/2012/06/14/the-tiny-world-of-the-eurasian-harvest-mouse/#okrBCRY6yFYgq0rR.99

[thoughtlessarse]

Harvest mice on the hunt for a snack in Burnley, Lancashire. At less than 3in long (excluding tail), they are Europe’s smallest rodent, a fact reflected in the species’ Latin name, Micromys minutus. - Photograph: Clifford Ferguson/Caters News

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