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The House Mouse
Where did it come from?
The house mouse is native to central Asia; this species arrived in North America on cargo ships, where it soon found its way to Europe and the United Kingdom. A very adaptable species, the house mouse can take to most climates, as long as there is an adequate food supply. ...
It is believed that the house mouse was not intentionally introduced to Australia, but it seemed to come of its own accord, as a stowaway. Although it is not certain, the house mouse probably came to Australia in the holds and cargo of the first fleet. ...
House mice live in and around homes, farms, commercial establishments, as well as in open fields and agricultural lands. ...
The house mouse does considerable damage to the environment.
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