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.<br><br>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.<br><br>Wood mice are omnivorous: their diet includes seeds, fruit, acorns, beechnuts, hazelnuts, buds, mushrooms, tubers and insects.