There are four species of pest rodent in New Zealand. The Mouse (Mus musculus), the Roof Rat (Rattus rattus) also known as the Ship Rat and Black Rat, the Norway Rat (Rattus norvegicus) also known as the Water Rat, and the Kiore (Rattus exulans) also known as the Pacific Rat. How to tell them apart?

House mice are not only a nuisance, they damage/destroy materials by gnawing, and eat and contaminate stored food, they are also of human health importance as disease carriers or vectors. It is thought to be of Central Asian origin, but is now of world-wide distribution and found throughout New Zealand.

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Mice are small, grey/ brown rodents. The head and body are about 10cm long. Mice may be tiny but they are a big problem for our native birds, plants and insects. They live in almost every area of New Zealand. Mice eat some native species as well as the foods they eat.

2023年4月27日 · This small rodent can have a devastating impact on New Zealand nature but is not currently on PF2050’s species list for eradication. Mice may look harmless, but they predate on birds’ eggs and can kill a seabird chick several times larger than themselves, as a Birdlife team working on the Mouse-free Marion Island project in the sub ...

2021年9月29日 · Identify the top 3 common mouse species in New Zealand, including the Field Mouse, House Mouse and Yellow Necked Field Mouse

2017年8月11日 · Research into the role of mice in New Zealand forests doesn’t appear to have hit the peer-reviewed scientific journals as yet – but both Landcare Research scientists and post-graduate research students are currently investigating mice and outlines of their research projects are available online through their respective research institutions.

Mice are active, intelligent and curious animals that require exercise and mental stimulation for optimal health. They are excellent climbers, jumpers, and love to investigate, forage and explore their enclosures and toys.

2019年7月5日 · There are 4 rodent species in NZ, but I’ve only seen two around our house – the mouse and ship rat. Here is a bit about these 4 rodent species, including how to identify them. Kiore. Photo via iNaturalist. This was the first of the four …

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