These mice are homozygous autosomal recessive mutants (single point mutation in the Prophet gene) in a line of extreme non-agouti mice derived from a cross with descendants from an irradiation experiment.

The African pygmy mouse (Mus minutoides) is one of the smallest rodents. It is widespread within sub-Saharan Africa, and is kept as a pet in other parts of the world. Like the common and widely introduced european house mouse, it is a member of the enormous superfamily Muroidea, which includes over 1000 different species.

The Ames dwarf (df) mouse mutation is an autosomal recessive mutation resulting in more severe growth defect than lit. df/df mice are proportionately dwarfed by 3 weeks of age and are half the size of control littermates as adults.

The African pygmy mouse (Mus minutoides) is one of the smallest rodents. It is a member of the enormous superfamily Muroidea, which includes over 1000 different species and is kept as a pet in many parts of the world.

The dwarf mouse most commonly kept as a pet is the African pygmy mouse (Mus minutoides), one of the tiniest rodents in the world. Adults grow to no more than about 1.5 inches long, excluding tail, and weigh less than half an ounce.

The Snell dwarf mouse suffers from an autosomal-recessive form of dwarfism caused by mutation of the pit-1 transcription factor, down-regulating the secretion of various pituitary hormones, including growth hormone.

The Dwarf Multimammate Mouse (Serengetimys pernanus) is not just another small rodent; it’s a marvel of nature that embodies adaptability and ecological vitality. Native to specific regions in Africa, this charming little creature is a vital contributor to its ecosystem.

The Dwarf Tree Mouse, also known as the African Pygmy Mouse, is a small rodent species found in sub-Saharan Africa. These tiny creatures have a unique reproductive process that ensures the survival of their species.

Ames dwarf mice and Snell dwarf mice lack growth hormone (GH), prolactin (PRL), and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH), live much longer than their normal siblings, and exhibit many symptoms of delayed aging.

2025年1月9日 · Canyon Mouse (Peromyscus crinitus): Southwestern US and Idaho; Cotton Mouse (Peromyscus gossypinus): Southeastern US; Eastern Deer Mouse (Peromyscus maniculatus)*: Most of North America with the exception of the southeastern seaboard; Keen’s Mouse (Peromyscus keeni): Northwest Washington to Western Canada