Observations on the behaviour of the smoky mouse Pseudomys fumeus (Rodentia: Muridae).

摘要: This study examined aspects of behaviour in a captive colony smoky mice, Pseudomys fumeus, over two year period. Wherever possible behaviours observed the population are compared to data collected wild south-eastern New South Wales. paper provides first recorded observations behavior this species. Both and populations P. fumeus display strictly nocturnal circadian activity rhythms. In study, were found exhibit social interactions similar some previously studied However, wild, species was communally nest during breeding season, not other from habitats. captivity can have more than litters one season which suggests that their reproductive parameters flexible previous studies shown. Field indicate post-partum oestrus occur species, gestation lasts for approximately 30 days, although these based on small sample.