
Harvest mouse ©Amy Lewis
Harvest mouse
The harvest mouse is tiny - an adult can weigh as little as a 2p piece! It prefers habitats with long grass, but you are most likely to spot its round, woven-grass nests.
Scientific name
Micromys minutusWhen to see
January to DecemberTop facts
Stats
Length: 5-7cmTail: 6cm
Weight: 4-6g
Average lifespan: 1.5 years
Protected from deliberate cruelty under the Wild Mammals Protection Act. Priority Species under the UK Post-2010 Biodiversity Framework.