Spinifex Hopping Mice
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Notomys alexis or the Spinifex Hopping Mice
Hopping mice cope with the harsh conditions of arid Australia by residing in deep humid burrows during the day. Colonies of up to 10 individuals may reside in each burrow system.
The diet of the spinifex hopping mice in the wild is extremely varied; it includes small insects, spiders, scorpions, seeds and vegetation. The average size litter for this little animal is 3 to 4 babies. The whole colony assists in caring for the young. The life expectancy for spinifex hopping mice is 3 to 4 years. In a good season with lots of rain (and therefore lots of food), populations of hopping mice can reach huge numbers.
Did you know...
- The spinifex hopping mice is a true mice. Australia has many native rodents, and not just the more well-known marsupials like kangaroos and koalas.
- Hopping mice cope with the harsh conditions of arid Australia by residing in deep humid burrows during the day. Colonies of up to 10 individuals may reside in each burrow system.
- The diet of the spinifex hopping mice in the wild is extremely varied; it includes small insects, spiders, scorpions, seeds and vegetation.
- The average size litter for this little animal is 3 to 4 babies.
- The whole colony assists in caring for the young.
- In a good season with lots of rain (and lots of food), populations of hopping mice can reach huge numbers.
Range and distribution of Spinifex Hopping Mice across Australia:
