The mouse is a small rodent that is found worldwide in almost every type of environment. Mice can live as long as 6 years in captivity. Most mice build nests in protected nooks, but some burrow into the ground. They are timid, social, and territorial. The coat color ranges from white to brown to gray.
Most mice have a pointed snout with long whiskers, round ears, and thin tails.
Many mice scurry along the ground, but some can hop or jump. The mouse's front teeth continue to grow throughout its life. They must gnaw on hard things to keep wearing the teeth down. Many animals kill mice, including cats, dogs, hawks, owls , weasels, raccoons , snakes, skunks , and people.