Florida mouse

The Florida mouse ( Podomys floridanus ) is an endemic in the U.S. state of Florida rodent species from the group of the New world.

Florida mice reach a body length of about 10 centimeters and a tail length of 8 to 10 inches. The weight is 20 to 47 grams. Her long, soft fur is brown or gray-brown on the top, the belly is white. The eyes are large and dark, the ears are too big and hairy sparse.

Habitat of the Florida mice are lined with sand - pine bush country. They are bottom dwellers and live in burrows that they have dug themselves or taken from other animals. Their diet consists of seeds, nuts, insects, and more.

The pairing can take place throughout the year, litter size is usually three or four pups.

Florida mice are an endangered species. The main cause of this is the extensive destruction of their habitat. Through the development and fear of bush fires, large parts of their habitats have been destroyed, the IUCN lists the species as endangered ( vulnerable ).