East African Pouched Mouse

East African Pouched MouseThis medium-sized, semi-fossorial mouse occurs in East Africa. A central Kenya study recorded a seasonal change in the foods it ate.What does it look like?The central Kenya field study describes a medium-sized, semi-fossorial rodent. Adult weights recorded there ranged from 48–121 g in males and 39–94 g in females across trapping sessions.How does it live?This medium-sized, semi-fossorial mouse occurs in East Africa. A central Kenya study recorded a seasonal change in the foods it ate.In the central Kenya dry-season study, forbs and arthropods dominated the diet; after the rains began, seeds made up a larger share.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.