The wood mouse
apodemus sylvaticus
The relatively small wood mouse (18-25 g) is one of the most common mammals in Europe and, contrary to its name, tends to inhabit open landscapes, including agricultural land, riverbanks and parks.
The wood mouse is mainly nocturnal and a skilled climber. Its burrow always has two entrances and two sections: one chamber for the nest and one for the food reserves. In winter, several animals live in one nest.
Wood mice are omnivorous: their diet includes seeds, fruit, acorns, beechnuts, hazelnuts, buds, mushrooms, tubers and insects.
The wood mouse is mainly nocturnal and a skilled climber. Its burrow always has two entrances and two sections: one chamber for the nest and one for the food reserves. In winter, several animals live in one nest.
Wood mice are omnivorous: their diet includes seeds, fruit, acorns, beechnuts, hazelnuts, buds, mushrooms, tubers and insects.