Mice can sing! That’s right- mice are among the 4 mammals that can sing. Joining mice on the list are whales, bats, and of course, humans. Male mice will serenade the females they are courting with an ultrasonic song.

Mice have very fast heartbeats. A mouse’s heart will beat anywhere from 310 to 840 times per minute. To put that into perspective, a human’s heart rate is between 60 and 100 beats per minute.  

Mice are small rodents belonging to the family Muridae and are found worldwide, inhabiting diverse habitats ranging from forests and grasslands to urban areas.

There are numerous species of mice, including the house mouse (Mus musculus), deer mouse (Peromyscus maniculatus), and field mouse (Apodemus spp.).

Mice have a distinctive appearance with pointed snouts, rounded ears, and long, slender tails, and their fur coloration varies widely depending on the species.

They are prolific breeders, with females capable of producing several litters of offspring each year, typically with multiple pups per litter.

Mice are primarily nocturnal, meaning they are most active during the night, although they may also be active during the day in areas with less human activity.

They are omnivorous, feeding on a wide range of foods, including seeds, grains, fruits, vegetables, insects, and small vertebrates.

Mice are agile climbers and skilled jumpers, allowing them to navigate various environments and access food sources.

They are social animals, often living in groups or colonies, although some species may be solitary.

Mice communicate using a variety of vocalizations, ultrasonic calls, and scent marking, which help them coordinate social interactions and navigate their environment.

Despite their small size, mice play important ecological roles as prey for predators such as owls, snakes, and carnivorous mammals, and as seed dispersers.

Mice are known for their ability to gnaw on objects to sharpen their teeth and gain access to food, shelter, and nesting materials.

While mice are often considered pests in homes, agricultural fields, and food storage facilities due to their tendency to consume and contaminate food, they also have ecological significance and contribute to ecosystem dynamics.

Rats are naturally suspicious of anything new in their environment.  It takes a while, usually between a day or two, for rats to get used to something new.

Rats are very clean and really hate getting dirty. Rats will groom themselves regularly for a few hours in a day, even more frequently than cats!  

Rats are medium-sized rodents belonging to the family Muridae and are found worldwide, inhabiting a wide range of habitats from urban areas to forests and agricultural fields.

There are several species of rats, including the brown rat (Rattus norvegicus), also known as the Norway rat, and the black rat (Rattus rattus), also known as the roof rat.

Rats have a distinctive appearance with pointed snouts, large ears, long tails, and fur that can vary in color from brown to black.

They are prolific breeders, with females capable of producing several litters of offspring each year, typically with multiple pups per litter.

Rats are primarily nocturnal, meaning they are most active during the night, although they may also be active during the day in areas with less human activity.

They are opportunistic omnivores, feeding on a wide range of foods including grains, fruits, vegetables, seeds, insects, carrion, and human food waste.

Rats are highly adaptable animals, able to thrive in diverse environments and take advantage of human-made structures for shelter and food.

They are agile climbers and skilled swimmers, allowing them to navigate various environments and access food sources.

Rats are social animals, often living in colonies or groups known as "packs," with complex social hierarchies and communication systems.

Despite their small size, rats play important ecological roles as prey for predators such as birds of prey, snakes, and carnivorous mammals, and as scavengers that help recycle nutrients.

Rats are known for their ability to gnaw on objects to sharpen their teeth and gain access to food, shelter, and nesting materials.

While rats are often considered pests in urban areas and food storage facilities due to their tendency to consume and contaminate food, they also have ecological significance and contribute to ecosystem dynamics.