Wood mouse  (Apodemus sylvaticus)

Species information

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Threats

Although this species is not threatened at present, loss of woodlands, hedgerows and changes in agriculture may all negatively affect wood mice. Chemicals used in agriculture may also pose a threat, either directly, or via contamination of food sources (4).

Conservation

No conservation measures or legal protection is in place for this common species, which is an important source of food for many carnivores and owls (2).

There may be further information about this species available via the National Biodiversity Network Gateway.
View information on this species at the UNEP World Conservation Monitoring Centre.
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