Southern African Pygmy Mouse

Southern African Pygmy MouseThe southern African pygmy mouse is a tiny rodent with glossy reddish-brown fur. It is nocturnal and ground-dwelling, eating insects and seeds in the wild.What does it look like?It is very small, with soft, glossy brown to orange-brown fur. The muzzle is pointed with long whiskers, and its short legs are pale.How does it live?The southern African pygmy mouse is a tiny rodent with glossy reddish-brown fur. It is nocturnal and ground-dwelling, eating insects and seeds in the wild.It is nocturnal and terrestrial, feeding on insects and seeds in the wild. In South Africa, breeding is reported year-round with a peak in the rainy season.Keeping it safeAn extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.