Harvest mice surveys at Marwell - Marwell Zoo

Harvest mice surveys at Marwell - Marwell Zoo

Did you know the harvest mouse (Micromys minutus) is the smallest mouse in the UK? These tiny creatures live in grassy areas like meadows and hedgerows across the country.They are an important part of our ecosystem because they eat seeds, which helps plants spread and grow. They also make a tasty snack for animals like owls, foxes, and weasels – this makes them a key part of the food chain!Harvest mice are tiny and weigh the same as a 2 pence pi…