Mice are small rodents that are part of the mammal family Muridae. You've probably spotted one before, so you'll recognize their pointy ears, small eyes, whiskers, and long tail. But there are many ...

Basic ecology uses simple diagrams to illustrate how biomass is distributed in ecosystems. These “ecological pyramids” lump all primary producers (plants) at the base of the pyramid. The second level ...

As of 2021, the American Society of Mammalogists has recognized 2,277 different species of rodents, making up 35% to 40% of all mammal species on the planet, depending on which authority you talk to.

White footed mice. McGill University. Scientists studying mice in Quebec, Canada, have noticed something that environmentalists have been warning us for decades. The team noticed notable physical ...

Australia can lay claim to two new species of native rodent thanks to a new study. The aptly named delicate mouse was previously thought to be a single species spanning a massive stretch of the ...

Two new species of delicate mice — Australia’s smallest rodents — were recently discovered, according to a new study. Photo from Joey Csunyo, UnSplash Two species of tiny rodents have lived undetected ...

Temperatures are dropping, and that tiny mouse in the house looms large as pests make their way inside. Here's how to keep ...

Japanese scientists have successfully produced cloned mice using freeze-dried cells in a technique they believe could one day help conserve species and overcome challenges with current biobanking ...