Fancy mouse
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A fancy mouse is a domesticated form of the house mouse, one of many species of mice, usually kept as a type of pocket pet. Fancy mice have also been specially bred for exhibiting, with shows being he
A black pet mouse in a hand
Albinistic mouse (notice the red eyes) with cream colored patches
Two fancy mouse pups (pinkies) with a coin for scale
Mice enjoy group housing and require nesting areas such as this wooden hide.
Small mammals as pets
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The domestication of small mammals to keep as pets is a relatively recent development, arising only after large-scale industrialization. Historically, Western society was more agrarian than today, wit
Fancy mouse
…A fancy mouse is a domesticated form of the house mouse (Mus musculus), one of many species of mice, usually kept as a type of pocket pet. Fancy mice have also been specially bred for exhibiting, with shows being held internationally. A pet mouse is inexpensive compared to larger pets…
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