Wood mouse  (Apodemus sylvaticus)

Range

Widespread and common throughout Britain and continental Europe, reaching as far north as southern Scandinavia (4). It is not present on many of the smaller British islands, but where it does occur on islands it is often the result of introductions (4).

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Habitat

A highly adaptable species, the wood mouse exploits a wide range of habitats, providing that they are not overly wet (4).