British Animals: Mouse

Shhh! Don’t make a sound… there’s a mouse in the neighbourhood! Do you know what a mouse eats? Could you identify its footprint? Do you know what its nest looks like? Follow the mouse’s life cycle, from the first few hours of a new-born pup to finding a mate. Explore some of the different habitats where mice live, from behind the walls of inner-city homes to remote rural hedgerows. Find out about the threats facing mice today and why they can become pests. Filled with detailed illustrations and close-up camera snaps, this is a memorable and beautiful introduction to one of Britain’s most familiar wild animals.