Mullah Spiny Mouse

Mullah Spiny MouseMullah's spiny mouse has spine-like hairs on its back and a pale underside. Current records place it in several countries in northeastern Africa.What does it look like?The back is buff and the underside white; spiny hairs cover about the rear half of the back. The flanks toward the limbs are reddish buff.How does it live?Mullah's spiny mouse has spine-like hairs on its back and a pale underside. Current records place it in several countries in northeastern Africa.A 1910 account from northern Somaliland says it favored rocky ravines and hills and was active by day and night.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.