Hastings River mouse
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Pseudomys oralis

The Hastings River mouse (Pseudomys oralis ) is a species of Australian rodent in the subfamily Murinae of the family Muridae. It is found only in Australia.

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Although it is not known if the Hastings River mouse nests with other breeds of this rodent or individually, it is known that in captivity, the Hastings River mouse can eat grain. In the wild, the species adapts well to the seasons by eating various plant materials in the summer and when winter comes, the diet is supplemented by fungi. There is a breeding season in the wild that occurs from August through March. There is also mating that occurs during the winter.

References

1. Hastings River mouse Wikipedia article - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hastings_River_mouse
2. Hastings River mouse on The IUCN Red List site - https://www.iucnredlist.org/species/18554/115143455

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