Muridae Collection

Harvest mouse (Micromys minutus) climbing among Cow Parsley, Hertfordshire, England, UK, May, Controlled conditions

Water Vole (Arvicola amphibius / terrestris) foraging by water. Kent, UK, August

Hydromys chrysogaster, water rat
Plate 1 from a collection of 49 original watercolour drawings of animals by Ferdinand Lucas Bauer (1760-1826), from the H.M.S. Investigator expedition to Australia, 1801-1803

Common dormouse, sketch C016 / 5883
Common dormouse (Muscardinus avellanarius). Plate from a collection of pencil sketches and watercolour drawings of British mammals circa 1890-1910 by Edward Adrian Wilson (1872-1912)

Harvest mice (Micromys minutus) on wheat stems, Devon, UK, July. Captive. Not available for Greetings card and Notelets in the UK until 24/08/16

Harvest mouse (Micromys minutus) on Bramble (Rubus) plant, Devon, England, UK, May. Captive

Harvest mouse (Micromys minutus) climbing on frosty seedhead, Hertfordshire, England, UK, January, Controlled conditions

Harvest mice (Micromys minutus) on grass stems, Devon, UK. July 2016. Captive

Harvest mice (Micromys minutus), UK, June, captive

Harvest mice (Micromys minutus) two on wheat, UK, June, captive

Harvest mouse (Micromys minutus) on wheat stem, Devon, UK (captive). May

Harvest mice (Micromys minutus) on teasel seed head. Dorset, UK, August. Captive

Bramble cay melomys (Melomys rubicola), a small rodent that was endemic to a small coral cay in the Torres Strait. A few years ago

Harvest mouse (Micromys minutus) climbing among wheat, Hertfordshire, England, UK, August, Controlled conditions

Harvest mouse (Micromys minutus) on teasel seed head, Devon, UK. Captive

Water Vole (Arvicola amphibius / terrestris) foraging by water. Kent, UK, August. Did you know? Although mostly vegetarians, some water voles have been known to eat frogs legs to get extra protein

Water Vole (Arvicola terrestris) eating, Kent, England, UK, March

Harvest mouse (Micromys minutus) on wheat stem feeding, Devon, UK, July. Captive

Harvest mouse (Micromys minutus) on wheat stem, Devon, UK (captive). May

Harvest mouse (Micromys minutus), captive, UK, June. *Not available for greetings cards, worldwide until November 2016*

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Common Vole (Microtus arvalis) and a cat (Felis silvestris catus) Date: 10/07/2008

Harvest mice (Micromys minutus) on grass stems, Devon, UK. July Captive

A fat-tailed / duprasi gerbil, London Zoo, July 1925 (b / w photo)
3116069 A fat-tailed / duprasi gerbil, London Zoo, July 1925 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

A Shaws Jird climbing along a branch at London Zoo in 1927
3587764 A Shaws Jird climbing along a branch at London Zoo in 1927. by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; British, out of copyright

Megalomys desmarestii, antillean giant rice rat. Catalogue number NHM 1850.11.30.6

Oligoryzomys victus, St. Vincent pygmy rice rat (holotype). Catalogue reference NHM 1897.12.26.1)

Harvest mouse (Microymys minutus) on teasel seed head. Dorset, UK August. Captive

Harvest mouse (Micromys minutus) on stalk, West Country Wildlife Photography Centre, captive, June

Harvest mice (Micromys minutus), captive, UK, June

Harvest mouse (Micromys minutus) on wheat stem, Devon, UK captive

Water Vole (Arvicola amphibius) in a water pipe. Derbyshire, UK, March

Harvest mouse (Micromys minutus) on barley cereal, Yorkshire, UK Captive

Harvest mouse (Micromys minutus soricinus) feeding on blackberry, captive, Dorset, UK, October

Illustration, white adult and baby Arctic Lemmings (Dicrostonyx torquatus), side view

House Mouse, mus musculus, , side view

Brown Hamster (Cricetus cricetus), turning its head around towards front, side view

A Long-tailed field Mouse (Apodemus sylvaticus)

Arabian Spiny Mouse (Acomys sp. ), side view
Arabian Spiny Mouse (Acomys sp.), side view

Golden or Syrian Hamster (Mesocricetus auratus) sniffing ground, side view

Gray Dwarf Hamster (cricetulus migratorius), side view

Illustration, smiling House Mouse (Mus musculus), side view

Illustration, brown Siberian Lemming (Lemmus sibiricus), side view

Megalomys luciae, saint lucia giant rice rat (holotype). Catalogue number NHM 1853.12.16.2

Brown Rat (Rattus norvegicus) standing on its hind legs, side view

Common Hamster (Cricetus cricetus) sitting on its hind legs eating a peanut, close up

White Hamster (Cricetus cricetus) eating monkey nut, close up

Rat looking at the camera holding its tail in paws

Yellow and white Hamster, cricetus cricetus, side view

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"Discover the Fascinating World of Muridae: From Harvest Mice to Water Voles" Amongst a sea of delicate Cow Parsley, a tiny Harvest mouse (Micromys minutus) fearlessly climbs, showcasing its incredible agility and adaptability in Hertfordshire, England. In the tranquil waters of Kent, UK, an adorable Water Vole (Arvicola amphibius / terrestris) forages by the water's edge, demonstrating its resourcefulness and love for aquatic habitats during a sunny August day. Meet Hydromys chrysogaster, commonly known as the water rat - this sleek and agile creature navigates through rivers with ease while searching for food to sustain itself. A charming Harvest mouse (Micromys minutus) takes a moment to clean its nose on a Common hogweed (Heracleum sphondylium), displaying meticulous grooming habits amidst nature's beauty. Through an artist's sketch comes alive the enchanting Common dormouse - C016 / 5883 captures this elusive creature's intricate details and captivating charm. Against the backdrop of Devon's lush landscapes in May, a dainty Harvest mouse perches gracefully on a Bramble (Rubus) plant; truly embodying nature's harmony in England, UK. As frost glistens upon seedheads in Hertfordshire, England, an adventurous Harvest mouse ventures out into the cold morning air - reminding us that even small creatures can conquer challenges with resilience. Captive but not confined by their surroundings are two delightful Harvest mice (Micromys minutus), playfully exploring wheat fields under June's warm sun in the UK. Balanced precariously on a slender wheat stem in Devon, UK (captive), another curious Harvest mouse showcases its ability to find comfort even amongst towering plants during May days.