Requires water daily to survive. Seeds, fruits, vegetables, grain and eggs. Drinks up to 1 ounce of water each day. Water is not essential if everyday food is high in moisture. Cereal grains, seeds, fruits, vegetables and meats.
Seeds are the preferred food.
Habits Usually nests in basements and lower portions of buildings. Extensively burrows in soil. Active primarily at night. Good climber, excellent swimmer. Very strong social hierarchy-the biggest and strongest get the best food and harborage.