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Encyclopedia > Fancy mice
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Fancy mice are domesticated versions of the common or house mouse (mus musculus). They are approximately 16-18cm long from nose to the tip of the tail.mice weigh about 35g for females and 50g for males. A mouse-astronaut candidate poses atop a model solar panel. ... A mouse-astronaut candidate poses atop a model solar panel. ... Binomial name Mus musculus Linnaeus, 1758 Mus musculus is the common house mouse. ...


Mice have been kept as pets for a long time, consequently producing many varieties. These include ones with solid coat colors, such as black, blue, champagne, white (albino), chocolate, cream, dove, fawn, lilac, red and silver. Other varieties may have have tan colored bellies or markings of various color on the coat.


Mice are kept as pets because they are small, inexpensive, easy to keep and they generally have a good temperment.female mice are called does and males are called bucks .Does get along with each other and do not smell. Bucks, however, may fight and produce their own odor.


Many fancy mice clubs have been set up such as the national mouse and rat club. Shows are also held so owners can display their mice.



 
 

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